[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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