[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 78 (Friday, April 23, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 20061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-10152]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0208]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: 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 reinstatement of a previously approved collection for
which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information
needed to notify contractors of available work, solicit and evaluate
bids and monitor work in progress.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 22, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (191A1), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0208'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273-8310.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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, VHA
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA'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 and Form Numbers:
a. Daily Log--Formal Contract, VA Form 10-6131.
b. Architect--Engineer Fee Proposal, VA Form 10-6298.
c. Supplement to SF 129, Solicitation Mailing List Application, VA
Form 6299.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0208.
Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval has expired.
Abstract:
a. VA Form10-6131 is used to disseminate information to potential
contractors about the type and volume to be done at VA facilities and
to compile a list of potential bidders.
b. VA Form 10-6298 is completed by the contractor to guarantee the
performance of the work necessary to complete the project.
c. VA Form 10-6299 is used to assure the contractor provides
sufficient labor and materials to accomplish the contracted work.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, and State, Local or
Tribal Government.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 7,400 hours.
a. VA Form10-6131--3,600 hours.
b. VA Form 10-6298--800 hours.
c. VA Form 10-6299--3,000.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
a. VA Form10-6131--12 minutes.
b. VA Form 10-6298--4 hours.
c. VA Form 10-6299--1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Total Number of Respondents: 21,200.
a. VA Form10-6131--18,000.
b. VA Form 10-6298--200.
c. VA Form 10-6299--3,000.
Dated: April 7, 1999.
By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-10152 Filed 4-22-99; 8:45 am]
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