Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 246 / Thursday, December 23, 2004 / Notices 76973

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 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 evaluate 

quotations received and to determine 

which quotation offers the best value in 

terms of price and other factors.

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before February 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information to 

Donald E. Kaliher, Office of Acquisition 

Resources Service (049A5), Department 

of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 

Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or 

e-mail donald.kaliher@mail.va.gov. 

Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–

0393’’ 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, 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. 

Title: Department of Veterans Affairs 

Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 

813. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0393. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA collects acquisition 

information from firms and individuals 

who wish to sell supplies, services, and 

construction or who wish to establish 

blanket purchase agreements (BPA) or 

other contractually related agreements 

with VA. VA uses the information 

collected to determine to whom to 

award contracts or with whom to enter 

into BPAs or other contractually related 

agreements. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Individuals and households, Notfor-profit institutions, and State, Local 

or Tribal Government. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 20,845 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 1 hour. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents:

20,845.

Dated: December 10, 2004.

By direction of the Secretary. 

Jacqueline Parks, 

IT Specialist, Records Management Service.

[FR Doc. 04–28031 Filed 12–22–04; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0418] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Management, 

Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Office 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 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 determine 

whether or not a firm’s plant being 

considered for an award has been 

inspected by another Federal agency 

and whether or not an award of a 

contract to the firm involves a conflict 

of interest.

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before February 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information to 

Donald E. Kaliher, Office of Acquisition 

Resources Service (049A5), Department 

of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 

Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or 

e-mail donald.kaliher@mail.va.gov.

Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–

0418’’ 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, 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. 

Title: Department of Veterans Affairs 

Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Sections 

809.106–1, 809.504(d), and Clause 

852.209–70. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0418. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved. 

Abstract:

a. VAAR section 809.106–1 requires 

VA to contact a firm being considered 

for a contract award for bakery, dairy, or 

ice cream products or for laundry or dry 

cleaning services whether or not the 

firm’s facility has recently been 

inspected by another Federal agency 

and, if so, which agency. The 

information is used to determine 

whether a separate inspection of the 

facility should be conducted by VA 

prior to award contract. 

b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and 

Clause 852.209–70 requires VA to 

determine whether or not to award a 

contract to a firm that might involve or 

result in a conflict of interest. VA uses 

the information to determine whether 

additional contract terms and 

conditions are necessary to mitigate the 

conflict. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; individuals and households; and 

not-for-profit institutions. 

Estimated Annual Burden:

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a. VAAR section 809.106–1—30 

hours. 

b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and 

VAAR clause 852.209–7—500 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent:

a. VAAR section 809.106–1—3 

minutes. 

b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and 

Clause 852.209–7—30 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents:

a. VAAR section 809.106–1—600. 

b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and 

Clause 852.209–7—1,000.

Dated: December 10, 2004.

By direction of the Secretary. 

Jacqueline Parks, 

IT Specialist, Records Management Service.

[FR Doc. 04–28032 Filed 12–22–04; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0590] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Management, 

Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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 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 

award.

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before February 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information to 

Donald E. Kaliher, Office of 

Management (049A5), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail 

donald.kaliher@mail.va.gov. Please refer 

to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0590’’ 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, 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 Clauses 852.237–7, 

Indemnification and Medical Liability 

Insurance. 

b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–71, 

Indemnification and Insurance. 

c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.207–70, Report 

of Employment Under Commercial 

Activities. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0590. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract:

a. VA Acquisition Regulation Clauses 

852.237–7 is used in solicitations and 

contracts for the acquisition of nonpersonal 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 its employees and 

that VA and VA beneficiaries are 

protected by adequate insurance 

coverage. 

b. Clause 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 forprofit; individuals and households; notfor-profit institutions, and State, Local 

or Tribal Government. 

Estimated Annual Burden:

a. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–7, 

Indemnification and Medical Liability 

Insurance—750 hours 

b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–71, 

Indemnification and Insurance—250 

hours. 

c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.207–70, Report 

of Employment Under Commercial 

Activities—15 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 30 minutes. 

a. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–7, 

Indemnification and Medical Liability 

Insurance—30 minutes. 

b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–71, 

Indemnification and Insurance—30 

minutes. 

c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.207–70, Report 

of Employment Under Commercial 

Activities—30 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents:

2,030. 

a. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–7, 

Indemnification and Medical Liability 

Insurance—1,500. 

b. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.237–71, 

Indemnification and Insurance—500. 

c. Veterans Affairs Acquisition 

Regulation Clauses 852.207–70, Report 

of Employment Under Commercial 

Activities—30.

Dated: December 10, 2004.