Proposed Information Collection (VAAR Clause 852.236.91, Special Notes) Activity: Comment Request, 5528-5529 [2014-01907]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 5528 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2014 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 536. Title: Usual and Customary Business Records Maintained by Brewers. OMB Control Number: 1513–0058. TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5130/1. Abstract: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 requires brewers to keep records, in such form and containing such information as prescribed by regulation and as necessary for protection of the revenue. The TTB regulations set forth the records that brewers must keep regarding their operations. TTB audits brewers’ records to verify production of beer and cereal beverage and to verify the quantity of beer removed subject to tax and removed without payment of tax. TTB believes that these records would be normally kept in the course of doing business. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a revision. The information collection and estimated total annual burden hours remain unchanged. However, the estimated number of respondents has increased. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,300. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1 (one). Title: Recordkeeping for Tobacco Products Removed in Bond from a Manufacturer’s Premises for Experimental Purposes—27 CFR 40.232(e). OMB Control Number: 1513–0110. TTB Form or Recordkeeping Number: None. Abstract: The IRC provides that manufacturers of tobacco products may remove tobacco products without payment of Federal excise tax for experimental purposes, in such quantities and in such manner as prescribed by regulation. The TTB regulations set forth the standards for such removals and the prescribed records are used by TTB to ensure that the products meet the standards for experimental purposes and that the removals are in compliance with the IRC and TTB regulations. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection request as a revision. The estimated number of respondents increased, however the total annual burden hour remains unchanged. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 210. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1 (one). Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Control Number: 1513–0132. TTB Form or Recordkeeping Number: None. Abstract: Executive Order 12862 directs Federal agencies to provide service to the public that matches or exceeds the best service available in the private sector. In order to work continuously to ensure that our programs are effective and meet our customers’ needs, TTB seeks to obtain OMB approval of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on our service delivery. Qualitative feedback refers to substantive feedback that provides useful information on customers’ perceptions and opinions, but is not in the form of a survey that yields quantitative, numerical, results. Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as an extension. The estimated number of respondents and the total annual burden hours remain unchanged. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and households, businesses and organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government, farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. Estimated Annual Responses: 1,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000. Dated: January 28, 2014. Rochelle E. Stern, Director, Regulations and Rulings Division. [FR Doc. 2014–01992 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0623] Proposed Information Collection (VAAR Clause 852.236.91, Special Notes) Activity: Comment Request Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs ACTION: Notice AGENCY: The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00161 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension without change of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to evaluate bidder’s qualification and to support claims for price adjustment due to delay in construction caused by severe weather. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 1, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Waleska Pierantoni-Monge, Office of Acquisition and Logistics (003A2A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420; or email: waleska.pierantonimonge@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0623’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Waleska Pierantoni-Monge at (202) 632– 5400, Fax 202–343–1434. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501—3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, OM invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OM’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OM’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 852.236.91. OMB Control Number: 2900–0623. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2014 / Notices Abstract: VAAR Clause 852.236.91 requires bidders to furnish information on previous experience, technical qualifications, financial resources, and facilities available to perform the work. The clause also requires contractors submitting a claim for price adjustment due to severe weather delay to provide climatologically data covering the period of the claim and covering the same period for the ten preceding years. VA uses the data collected to evaluate the bidder’s qualification and responsibility, and to evaluate the contractor’s claims for contract price adjustment due to weather-related delays. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 778 hours. a. Qualifications Data: 758 hours. b. Weather Data: 20 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour, 30 mins. a. Qualifications Data: 30 min. b. Weather Data: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,536. a. Qualifications Data: 1,516 b. Weather Data: 20. Dated: January 27, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–01907 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0663] Proposed Information Collection (Pay Now Enter Info Page) Activity: Comment Request Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to electronically submit payment for debts owed. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 1, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Dawn Eggers, VA Debt Management Center, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, P.O. Box 11930, St. Paul, MN 55111–0930 or email to: dawn.eggers@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0663’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dawn Eggers at (612) 713–6361 or Fax (612) 970–5687. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, OM invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OM’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OM’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Pay Now Enter Info Page. OMB Control Number: 2900–0663. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants who participated in VA’s benefit programs and owe debts to VA can voluntary make online payments through VA’s Pay Now Enter Info Page Web site. Data enter on the Pay Now Enter Info Page is redirected to the Department of Treasury’s Pay.gov Web site allowing claimants to make payments with credit or debit cards, or directly from their bank account. At the conclusion of the transaction, the claimant will receive a confirmation acknowledging the success or failure of the transaction. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 24,667 hours. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5529 Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Daily. Estimated Number of Respondents: 148,000. Dated: January 27, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–01929 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0116] Agency Information Collection (Notice to Department of Veterans Affairs of Veteran or Beneficiary Incarcerated in Penal Institution) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 3, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer, 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503, or send through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0116’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov . Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0116.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Notice to Department of Veterans Affairs of Veteran or Beneficiary Incarcerated in Penal Institution, VA Form 21–4193. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5528-5529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01907]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0623]


Proposed Information Collection (VAAR Clause 852.236.91, Special 
Notes) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs

ACTION: Notice

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed 
collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish 
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, including each extension without change of a currently 
approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response 
to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed 
to evaluate bidder's qualification and to support claims for price 
adjustment due to delay in construction caused by severe weather.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 1, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Waleska Pierantoni-Monge, Office of 
Acquisition and Logistics (003A2A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420; or email: waleska.pierantoni-monge@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0623'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Waleska Pierantoni-Monge at (202) 632-
5400, Fax 202-343-1434.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501--3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, OM invites 
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of OM's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 
Clause 852.236.91.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0623.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.

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    Abstract: VAAR Clause 852.236.91 requires bidders to furnish 
information on previous experience, technical qualifications, financial 
resources, and facilities available to perform the work. The clause 
also requires contractors submitting a claim for price adjustment due 
to severe weather delay to provide climatologically data covering the 
period of the claim and covering the same period for the ten preceding 
years. VA uses the data collected to evaluate the bidder's 
qualification and responsibility, and to evaluate the contractor's 
claims for contract price adjustment due to weather-related delays.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 778 hours.
    a. Qualifications Data: 758 hours.
    b. Weather Data: 20 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour, 30 mins.
    a. Qualifications Data: 30 min.
    b. Weather Data: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,536.
    a. Qualifications Data: 1,516
    b. Weather Data: 20.

    Dated: January 27, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-01907 Filed 1-30-14; 8:45 am]
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