VAAR 804.1970 and Clause 852.204-71

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2900-XXXX SS for AQ41(PR) 852.204-71 18NOV2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-11-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
250436	VAAR 804.1970 and Clause 852.204-71 Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202111-2900-014
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: PPS
Title: VAAR 804.1970 and Clause 852.204-71
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/23/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,223	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,069	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: As a result of proposed rule, RIN 2900-AQ41 posted to the Federal Register 86FR64132 on November 17, 2021, VAAR case 2015-V016, this is a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for OMB approval of a new Information Collection (IC). In order for VA to comply with Public Law 113-283, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, VA developed VAAR clause, 852.204-71, Information and Information System Security, and a new section 804.1970, Information security policy—contractor general responsibilities. Clause 852.204-71, Information and Information System Security, is required to be inserted by the contracting officer when the clause at FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems is required to be included in accordance with FAR 4.1903

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 283 2521 Name of Law: Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2900-AQ41	Proposed rulemaking	86 FR 64132	11/17/2021

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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 804.1970 and Clause 852.204-71

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	8,223	0	0	8,223	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,069	0	0	4,069	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Adjustments due to changing regulations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $167,846

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? No

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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: 11/23/2021

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