[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 29159]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12201]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900--NEW]
Proposed Information Collection (Awards & ROI) Activity: Comment
Request
AGENCY: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU),
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: VA OSDBU 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 new
collection of information and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information
needed to (1) determine the return on investment (ROI) provided by the
National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) to the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA), other Federal agencies, and small and large
business attendees, (2) have a mechanism that allows to share ROI and
satisfaction levels with potential attendees in order to make informed
decisions regarding their participation in future NVSBEs.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before July 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Milagros Ortiz, OSDBU, (OOSB) or email to: [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900--NEW (Awards & ROI)'' in any
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed
online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milagros Ortiz (202) 461-4279 or Fax
(202) 461-4301.
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, OMB
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of OMB's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of OMB'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: Awards & ROI.
OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization (OSDBU) needs to measure the return on investment received
by attendees of the 2014 National Veteran Small Business Engagement.
This will be determined by the incidence of federal and commercial
contracts and sub-contracts received by large and small business as
result of their participation at this event, and the benefits received
by connecting with decision makers during the engagement.
Affected Public: Small and large business representatives that
attended the NVSBE.
Estimated Annual Burden: 40 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once a year, 6 months after the NVSBE.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 800 per year.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-12201 Filed 5-19-15; 8:45 am]
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