[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2368-2369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-972]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
[OMB Control Number 0704-0216]
Information Collection Requirements; Bonds and Insurance
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension
of an approved information collection requirement.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with Sections 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), DoD announces the proposed
extension of a public information collection requirement, and seeks
public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a)
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information
collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. This information
collection requirement is currently approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for use through September 30, 1998. DoD
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through September 30,
2001.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by March
16, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Amy Williams, (PDUSD (A&T)
DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
Telefax (703) 602-0350.
E-mail comments submitted over the Internet should be addressed to:
dfars@acq.osd.mil.
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0216 in all correspondence
related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number
0704-0216 in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, at (703) 602-0131. A
copy of this information collection requirement is available
electronically via the Internet at: http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/
Paper copies may be obtained from Ms. Amy Williams, PDUSD (A&T) DP
(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 228, Bonds and Insurance, and
Related Clauses at 252.228, OMB Control Number 0704-0216.
Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement pertains to
information collections used by DoD claims investigators to determine
the amount and extent of claims placed against the Government and by
DoD contracting officers to assess whether a contractor, other than a
Spanish contractor or subcontractor, performing a service or
construction contract in Spain, has insurance adequate to cover the
risk assumed by the contractor or subcontractor.
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Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Annual Burden Hours: 859 hours.
Number of Respondents: 49.
Responses Per Respondent: 1.
Number of Responses: 49.
Average Burden Per Response: 17.53 hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Summary of Information Collection
DFARS 252.228-7000, Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses,
requires the contractor to provide notice and supporting documentation
to the Government regarding claims or potential claims under the
clause.
DFARS 252.228-7005, Accident Reporting and Investigation
Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles, requires the
contractor to report promptly to the Administrative Contracting Officer
all pertinent facts relating to each accident involving an aircraft,
missile, or space launch vehicle being manufactured, modified,
repaired, or overhauled in connection with the contract.
DFARS 252.228-7006, Compliance with Spanish Laws and
Insurance, requires the contractor to provide a written representation
that the contractor has obtained the required types of insurance in the
minimum amounts specified in the clause. This information is obtained
from contractors under service or construction contracts to be
performed in Spain by other than Spanish contractors or subcontractors.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-972 Filed 1-14-98; 8:45 am]
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