[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 18161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7730]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0587]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management (OA&MM), 
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 on the information needed to repair technical medical 
equipment and devices or mechanical equipment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 7, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Donald E. Kaliher, Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management 
(049A5A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail [email protected]. Please refer 
to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0587'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald E. Kaliher at (202) 273-8819.

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, OA&MM 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of OA&MM's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OA&MM'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: Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 
852.211-70, Service Data Manual (previously 852.210-70)
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0587.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VAAR clause 852.211-70, Service Data Manual, is used when 
VA purchases technical medical equipment and devices, or mechanical 
equipment. The clause requires the contractor to furnish both 
operator's manuals and maintenance/repair manuals with the equipment 
provided to the Government. This clause sets forth those requirements 
and sets forth the minimum standards those manuals must meet to be 
acceptable. Generally, this is the same operator's manual furnished 
with each piece of equipment sold to the general public and the same 
repair manual used by company technicians in repairing the company's 
equipment. The cost of the manuals is included in the contract price or 
listed as separately priced line items on the purchase order. The 
operator's manual will be used by the individual actually operating the 
equipment to ensure proper operation and cleaning. The repair manual 
will be used by VA equipment repair staff to repair equipment.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Individuals and 
households; and Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000.

    Dated: March 25, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-7730 Filed 4-5-04; 8:45 am]
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