80 FR 29159 - Proposed Information Collection (Awards & ROI) Activity: Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 97 (May 20, 2015)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 29159]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[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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