03-6252. Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Small Disadvantaged Business Procurement Credits  

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    AGENCIES:

    Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

    ACTION:

    Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0150).

    SUMMARY:

    Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Small Business Procurement Credit Programs. This OMB clearance expires on June 30, 2003.

    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate Start Printed Page 12686technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

    DATES:

    Submit comments on or before May 16, 2003.

    ADDRESSES:

    Submit comments including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVA), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Rhonda Cundiff, Acquisition Policy Division, GSA, 501-0044.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    A. Purpose

    This FAR requirement concerning small disadvantaged procurement credit programs implements the Department of Justice proposal to reform affirmative action in Federal procurement, which was designed to ensure compliance with the constitutional standards established by the Supreme Court. The credits include price evaluation factor targets and certifications.

    B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Number of Respondents: 20,340.

    Responses Per Respondent: 8.97.

    Total Responses: 183,257.

    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 2.09.

    Total Burden Hours: 383,007.

    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVA), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0150, Small Disadvantaged Business Procurement Credit Programs, in all correspondence.

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    Dated: March 11, 2003.

    Laura G. Smith,

    Director, Acquisition Policy Division.

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    [FR Doc. 03-6252 Filed 3-14-03; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P

Document Information

Published:
03/17/2003
Department:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0150).
Document Number:
03-6252
Dates:
Submit comments on or before May 16, 2003.
Pages:
12685-12686 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 9000-0150
PDF File:
03-6252.pdf