[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5530-5531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01913]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0590]


Proposed Information Collection (Department of Veterans Affairs 
Acquisition Regulations Clause 852.237-7, Indemnification and Medical 
Liability Insurance) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management (OM), 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 extension without change of a currently 
approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response 
to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to 
determine if offerors and contractors have adequate insurance coverage 
prior to contract awarded.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 1, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Waleska Pierantoni-Monge, Office of 
Acquisition and Logistics (003A2A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0590'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Waleska Pierantoni-Monge at (202) 632-
5400, Fax 202-343-1434

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, OM invites 
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of OM's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OM'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. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.237-7, 
Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.
    b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.228-71, 
Indemnification and Insurance.
    c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.207-70, 
Report of Employment Under Commercial Activities.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0590.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Abstracts:
    a. VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.237-7 is used in 
solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of non-personal health 
care services. It requires the bidder/offeror prior to contract award 
to furnish evidence of insurability of the offeror and/or all 
healthcare providers who will perform under the contract. The 
information provided is used to ensure that VA will not be held liable 
for any negligent acts of the contractor or it employees and that VA 
and VA beneficiaries are protected by adequate insurance coverage.
    b. Clause 852.228-71(formerly 852.237.71) is used in solicitations 
for vehicle or aircraft services. It requires the bidder/offeror prior 
to contract award to furnish evidence that the firm possesses the types 
and amounts of insurance required by the solicitation. The information 
is necessary to ensure that VA beneficiaries and the public are 
protected by adequate insurance coverage.
    c. Clause 852.207-70 is used in solicitations for commercial items 
and services where the work is currently being performed by VA 
employees and where those employees might be displaced as a result of 
an award to a commercial firm. The clause requires the contractor to 
report the names of the affected Federal employees offered employment 
opening and the names of employees who applied for but not offered 
employment and the reasons for withholding offers to those employees. 
The information collected is used by contracting officers to monitor 
and ensure compliance by the contractor under the requirements of 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.207-3, Right of First Refusal 
of Employment.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; individuals and 
households; not-for-profit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.237-7, 
Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance--750 hours
    b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.228-
71(formerly 852.237.71), Indemnification and Insurance--250 hours.
    c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.207-70, 
Report of Employment under Commercial Activities--15 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.237-7, 
Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance--30 minutes.
    b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.228-
71(formerly 852.237.71), Indemnification and Insurance--30 minutes.

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    c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.207-70, 
Report of Employment Under Commercial Activities 30- minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.237-7, 
Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance--1,500.
    b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.228-
71(formerly 852.237.71), Indemnification and Insurance--500.
    c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.207-70, 
Report of Employment Under Commercial Activities--10.

    Dated: January 27, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-01913 Filed 1-30-14; 8:45 am]
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