[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 18162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7732]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0589]


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 ensure that shellfish purchased 
by VA comes from a State- and Federal-approved and inspected source.

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. 2900-0589'' in any correspondence.

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

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, 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) Provision 
852.270-3, Shellfish.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0589.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VAAR clause 852.270-3, Shellfish, requires that a firm 
furnishing shellfish to VA must ensure that the shellfish is packaged 
in a container that is marked with the packer's State certificate 
number and State abbreviation. In addition, the firm must ensure that 
the container is tagged or labeled to show the name and address of the 
approved producer or shipper, the name of the State of origin, and the 
certificate number of the approved producer or shipper. This 
information normally accompanies the shellfish from the packer and is 
not information that must be separately obtained by the seller. The 
information is needed to ensure that shellfish purchased by VA comes 
from a State- and Federal-approved and inspected source. The 
information is used to help ensure that VA purchases healthful 
shellfish.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Individuals and 
households; and Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 minute.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.

    Dated: March 25, 2004.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-7732 Filed 4-5-04; 8:45 am]
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