VAAR Construction Provisions and Clauses

OMB Control No: 2900-0422	ICR Reference No: 201909-2900-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201812-2900-001
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: PPS
Title: VAAR Construction Provisions and Clauses
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/07/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2021
Responses	1,706	0	3,543
Time Burden (Hours)	2,974	0	4,802
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: As a result of VAAR final rules RIN 2900-AQ18, posted to the Federal Register (84FR 9974) on March 19, 2019, and RIN 2900-AQ24, posted to the Federal Register (84 FR 45679) on August 30, 2019, this is to seek modification for 3 of the 6 ICs: • Retitle Clause 852.236-80 from Work Coordination to Subcontracts and Work Coordination by RIN 2900-AQ18. • Removal of Clause 852.236-84, Schedule of Work Progress by RIN 2900-AQ18. • Redesignate, renumber and retitle for Clause 852.236-88, Contract Changes—Supplement to 852.243-70, Construction Contract Changes-Supplement by RIN 2900-AQ24.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 48 USC 801 Name of Law: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation System

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2900-AQ18	Final or interim final rulemaking	84 FR 9974	03/19/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name VAAR Construction Clauses for OMB #2900-0422

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,706	3,543	0	-1,837	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,974	4,802	0	-1,828	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: The removal of Clause 852.236-84 would reduce estimated 1,828.5 hours of annual burden and cost saving of $70,800 to respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $118,395

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Bogdan Vaga 202 382-2667 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 10/03/2019

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