Proposed Information Collection (Report of Subcontracts to Small and Veteran-Owned Business-VA0896a); Activity: Comment Request, 8358-8359 [2016-03285]

Download as PDF 8358 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 32 / Thursday, February 18, 2016 / Notices Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113–291 (December 19, 2014). Dated: February 9, 2016. Michael Danis, Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. 2016–02999 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0099] Agency Information Collection (Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training) 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 21, 2016. 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 sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0099’’ 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– 0099.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. OMB Control Number: 2900–0099. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Feb 17, 2016 Jkt 238001 Abstract: Spouses, surviving spouses, and children who are eligible for Survivor’s and Dependent’s Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under chapter 35, and children eligible for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) under chapter 33, title 38, U.S. Code, complete VA Form 22–5495 to change their program of education or place of training. VA uses the information collected to determine if the new program is suitable to their abilities, aptitudes, and interest; and to verify the new place of training is approved for benefits. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at 80 FR 29723 on November 23, 2015. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 36,038 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 144,333 respondents. By direction of the Secretary, Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–03287 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0741] Proposed Information Collection (Report of Subcontracts to Small and Veteran-Owned Business—VA0896a); Activity: Comment Request Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VA OSDBU, 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 proposed revision of a currently approved SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00186 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information to be collected by VA through the Form 0896A, which intends to gather information from prime contractors regarding their subcontracts with service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteranowned small businesses (VOSB). This collection is in accordance with Public Law 109–461, Title V, Section 502(a)(1), codified at 38 U.S.C. 8127(a)(4). DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Milagros Ortiz, OSDBU, (OOSB) or email to: milagros.ortiz@va.gov or phone at (202) 461–4279. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0741 (Report of Subcontracts to Small and VeteranOwned Business—VA0896a)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milagros Ortiz, (202) 461–4279 or milagros.ortiz@va.gov. 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, OMB invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OMB’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OMB’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: Report of Subcontracts to Small and Veteran-Owned Business. OMB Control Number: 2900–0741. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: In accordance with Public Law 109–461, Title V, Section 502(a)(1), codified at 38 U.S.C. 8127(a)(4), the E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 32 / Thursday, February 18, 2016 / Notices Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will use the VA Form 0896a to collect information from subcontractors to compare information obtained from subcontracting plans submitted by prime contractors in order to determine the accuracy of the data reported by prime contractors. The form has been modified to allow the collection of information from multiple subcontractors in the same form. Affected Public: VA Prime Contractors. Estimated Annual Burden: 610 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: Once a year. Estimated Number of Respondents: 305. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–03285 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0086] Proposed Information Collection— Request for a Certificate of Eligibility VA Form 26–1880 Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice; comment request. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. The holder of a vendee account which has been guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may request VA to repurchase a loan as provided in 38 CFR 36. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Feb 17, 2016 Jkt 238001 (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administrations (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0086’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’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: Request for a Certificate of Eligibility. OMB Control Number: 2900–0086. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Under Title 38, U.S.C., section 3702, authorizes collection of this information to help determine a Veteran’s qualification for a VAguaranteed home loan. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 80, 250 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 321,000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00187 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8359 By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–03286 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0219] Proposed Information Collection (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) Benefits—Application, Claim, Other Health Insurance & Potential Liability); Activity: Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 proposed revision 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 identify areas for improvement in clinical training programs. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0219’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of information they conduct SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03285]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0741]


Proposed Information Collection (Report of Subcontracts to Small 
and Veteran-Owned Business--VA0896a); Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), 
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: VA OSDBU, 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 proposed revision of a 
currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information to 
be collected by VA through the Form 0896A, which intends to gather 
information from prime contractors regarding their subcontracts with 
service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-
owned small businesses (VOSB). This collection is in accordance with 
Public Law 109-461, Title V, Section 502(a)(1), codified at 38 U.S.C. 
8127(a)(4).

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 18, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Milagros Ortiz, OSDBU, (OOSB) or email to: milagros.ortiz@va.gov 
or phone at (202) 461-4279. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0741 
(Report of Subcontracts to Small and Veteran-Owned Business--VA0896a)'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milagros Ortiz, (202) 461-4279 or 
milagros.ortiz@va.gov.

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, OMB 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of OMB's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OMB'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: Report of Subcontracts to Small and Veteran-Owned Business.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0741.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: In accordance with Public Law 109-461, Title V, Section 
502(a)(1), codified at 38 U.S.C. 8127(a)(4), the

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Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will use 
the VA Form 0896a to collect information from subcontractors to compare 
information obtained from subcontracting plans submitted by prime 
contractors in order to determine the accuracy of the data reported by 
prime contractors. The form has been modified to allow the collection 
of information from multiple subcontractors in the same form.
    Affected Public: VA Prime Contractors.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 610 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Once a year.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 305.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-03285 Filed 2-17-16; 8:45 am]
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