2023-25373. Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Prohibition of Foreign Commercial Satellite Services From Certain Foreign Entities-Representations  

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    AGENCY:

    Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Department of Defense (DoD).

    ACTION:

    Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.

    SUMMARY:

    In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of DoD's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use under Control Number 0704–0525 through March 31, 2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.

    DATES:

    DoD will consider all comments received by January 16, 2024.

    ADDRESSES:

    You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0525, using either of the following methods:

    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

    Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704–0525 in the subject line of the message.

    Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Ms. Kimberly Bass, at 703–717–3446.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities-Representations; OMB Control Number 0704–0525.

    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.

    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.

    Frequency: On occasion.

    Number of Respondents: 235.

    Responses Per Respondent: 1.

    Annual Responses: 235.

    Average Burden Per Response: 0.25 hour.

    Annual Burden Hours: 58.

    Needs and Uses: DFARS solicitation provision 252.225–7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities-Representations, is used by contracting officers to determine whether the offeror is subject to the statutory prohibition on award of contracts for commercial satellite services to certain foreign entities. The provision is included in solicitations for the acquisition of foreign commercial satellite services and requires the offeror to represent whether it is or is not a foreign entity subject to the prohibitions of the statute, or is or is not offering foreign commercial satellite services provided by such a foreign entity. If the offeror responds affirmatively to any of the representations, then the offeror must provide further information.

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    Jennifer D. Johnson,

    Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

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    [FR Doc. 2023–25373 Filed 11–16–23; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6820–FR–P

Document Information

Published:
11/17/2023
Department:
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.
Document Number:
2023-25373
Dates:
DoD will consider all comments received by January 16, 2024.
Pages:
80286-80286 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket Number DARS-2023-0046, OMB Control Number 0704-0525, Req No. DARS-2024-00014-FR
PDF File:
2023-25373.pdf