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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. An 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. 

b. VA Forms 10–6131 and 10–6001a 

are used to record data necessary to 

assure the contractor provides sufficient 

labor and materials 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 forprofit. 

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 8, 2008. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0670] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Fiduciary Statement in Support of 

Appointment) Activity: Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA), 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 currently approved 

collection, and allow 60 days for public 

comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments for information 

needed to determine a claimant 

qualification as a fiduciary. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before December 15, 

2008. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy 

J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0670’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at http:// 

www.Regulations.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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, VBA invites 

comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of VBA’s 

functions, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(2) the accuracy of VBA’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: Fiduciary Statement in Support 

of Appointment, VA Form 21–0792. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0670. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Individual’s seeking 

appointment as a fiduciary of VA 

beneficiaries complete VA Form 21– 

0792. VA uses the data collected to 

determine the individual’s qualification 

as a fiduciary and to inquire about his 

or her credit and criminal background. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 1,875 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 15 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

7,500. 

Dated: October 8, 2008. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–24421 Filed 10–14–08; 8:45 am] 

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