[Federal Register: December 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 234)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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.
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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 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 February 4, 2008.
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ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through http://www.Regulations.gov; or to Arita Tillman, Acquisition
Policy Division (049P1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: arita.tillman@va.gov.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0590'' 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: Arita Tillman at (202) 461-6859, FAX
202-273-6229.
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 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's 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 for-profit; Individuals and
households; Not-for-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: November 27, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-23727 Filed 12-5-07; 8:45 am]
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