[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63734-63735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-26121]


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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), 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 extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information used 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 December 16, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann W. Bickoff (193B1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0208'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff at (202) 273-8310 or 
FAX (202) 273-9381.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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.

Titles

    a. VA Form 10-6131, Daily Log--Formal Contract
    b. VA Form 10-6298, Architect--Engineer Fee Proposal
    c. VA Form 10-6299, Supplement to SF 129, Solicitation Mailing List 
Application
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0208.

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    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract:
    a. VA Form 10-6131 is used by contractors to furnish daily reports 
verifying work progression and assures proper contract compliance.
    b. VA Form 10-6298 is used by architect-engineering firms to submit 
a fee proposal on the scope and complexity of an individual project.
    c. VA Form 10-6299 is mailed with SF 129, Solicitation Mailing List 
Application, is used to compile a list of potential bidders and by 
potential contractors who are afforded advance notification of 
projects.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 7,400 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent
    a. VA Form 10-6131--12 minutes.
    b. VA Form 10-6298--4 hours.
    c. VA Form 10-6299--6 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents
    a. VA Form 10-6131--18,000.
    b. VA Form 10-6298--200.
    c. VA Form 10-6299--3,000.

    Dated: October 2, 2002.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Ernesto Castro,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 02-26121 Filed 10-11-02; 8:45 am]
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