[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 211 (Wednesday, November 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 66486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-6044]


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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 revision 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 January 3, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann W. Bickoff (193E1), 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 (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, 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. Architect--Engineer Fee Proposal, VA Form 10-6298.
    b. Daily Log (Contract Progress Report--Formal Contract), VA Form 
10-6131.
    c. Supplement Contract Progress Report, VA Form 10-61001a.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0208.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: a. The architect-engineering firm selected for 
negotiation of a contract with VA is required to submit a fee proposal 
based on the scope and complexity of the project. VA Form 10-6298 is 
used to obtain such proposal and supporting cost or pricing data from 
the contractor and subcontractor in the negotiation of the architect-
engineer contracts for design and construction services.
    b. VA Forms 10-6131 and 10-6001a is used to record data necessary 
to assure the contractor provides sufficient labor and material to 
accomplish the contract work. VA Form 10-6131 is used for national 
contracts and VA Form 10-6001a is used for smaller VA Medical Center 
station level projects and as an option on major projects before the 
interim schedule is submitted.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 5,341 hours.
    a. VA Form 10-6298--1,000.
    b. VA Form 10-6131--3,591.
    c. VA Form 10-6001a--750.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. VA Form 10-6298--4 
hours.
    b. VA Form 10-6131--12 minutes.
    c. VA Form 10-6001a--12 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VA Form 10-6298--250.
    b. VA Form 10-6131--17,955.
    c. VA Form 10-6001a--3,750.

    Dated: October 20, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E5-6044 Filed 11-1-05; 8:45 am]
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