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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) Section,
809.504(d), and Clause 852.209–70.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0418.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved.
Abstract
a. 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 and Not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 102.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
102.
Dated: January 14, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–00826 Filed 1–16–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0662]

Proposed Information Collection (Civil
Rights Discrimination Complaint)
Activity: Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:

The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) 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

SUMMARY:

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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 information
needed to identify areas for
improvement in clinical training
programs.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 18, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0556’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from 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.
Title: Civil Rights Discrimination
Complaint, VA Form 10–0381.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0662.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans and other VHA
customers who believe that their civil
rights were violated by agency
employees while receiving medical care
or services in VA medical centers, or
institutions such as state homes
receiving federal financial assistance
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file a formal complaint of the alleged
discrimination.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 46
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
183.
Dated: January 13, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–00784 Filed 1–16–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0576]

Proposed Information Collection
(Certificate of Affirmation of
Enrollment Agreement—
Correspondence Course); Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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 without change of a 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’s date of enrollment in a
correspondence course.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 18, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0576’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
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period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
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: Certificate of Affirmation of
Enrollment Agreement—
Correspondence Course VA Form 22–
1999c.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0576.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: Claimants enrolled in a
correspondence training course
complete and submit VA Form 22–
1999c to the correspondence school to
affirm the enrollment agreement
contract. The certifying official at the
correspondence school must submit the
form and the enrollment certification to
VA for processing. VA uses the
information to determine if the claimant
signed and dated the form during the
five day reflection period. In addition,
the claimant must sign VA Form 22–
1999c on or after the seventh day the
enrollment agreement was dated. VA
will not pay educational benefits for
correspondence training that was
completed nor accept the affirmation
agreement that was signed and dated on
or before the enrollment agreement date.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 18 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 3 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
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Dated: January 13, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–00776 Filed 1–16–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0422]

Proposed Information Collection
(VAAR Clauses 852–236–72,
852.236.80, 852.236–82, 852.236–83,
852.236–84, and 852.236–88) Activity:
Comment Request
Office of Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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 administer contracts.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 18, 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. 2900–0422’’ 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.
3501–21), 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
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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. Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause
852.236–72, Performance of Work by the
Contractor.
b. Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)
Alternate I to Clause 852.236–80,
Subcontracts and Work Coordination.
c. Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause
852.236–82, Payments Under FixedPrice Construction Contracts (without
NAS), including Alternate 1.
d. Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause
852.236–83, Payments Under FixedPrice Construction Contracts (with
NAS), including Alternate 1.
e. Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause
852.236–84, Schedule of Work Progress.
f. Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause
852.236–88, Contract Changes,
Supplements FAR Clause 52.243–4,
Changes.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0422.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The information contained
Department of Veterans Acquisition
Regulation (VAAR) Clauses 852.236–72,
Alternate I to 852.236–80, 852.236–82,
852.236–83, 852.236–84, and 852.236–
88 is necessary for VA to administer
construction contracts, and to carry out
its responsibility to construct, maintain
and repair real property for the
Department.
a. VAAR Clause 852.236–72,
Performance of Work by the Contractor,
requires contractors awarded a
construction contract containing Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause
52.236–1, to submit a statement
designating the branch or branches of
contract work to be performed by the

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