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AGENCY:
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 of a previously existing OMB clearance.
SUMMARY:
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning permits, authorities, or franchises for regulated transportation.
DATES:
Submit comments on or before June 7, 2019.
ADDRESSES:
The FAR Council invites interested persons to submit comments on this collection by either of the following methods:
- Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions on the site.
- Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405. ATTN: Ms. Mandell/IC 9000-0053, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises.
Instructions: All items submitted must cite Information Collection 9000-0053, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises. Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov,, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov,, approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail). This information collection is pending at the FAR Council. The Council will submit it to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, GSA, 202-208-4949, or email michaelo.jackson@gsa.gov.
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A. Solicitation of Public Comment
Written comments and suggestions from the public should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.Start Printed Page 13922
B. Purpose
The FAR requires insertion of clause 52.247-2, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises, when regulated transportation is involved. The clause requires the contractor to indicate whether it has the proper authorization from the Federal Highway Administration (or other cognizant regulatory body) to move material. The contractor may be required to provide copies of the authorization before moving material under the contract. The clause also requires the contractor, at its expense, to obtain and maintain any permits, franchises, licenses, and other authorities issued by State and local governments. The Government may request to review the documents to ensure that the contractor has complied with all regulatory requirements.
C. Annual Reporting Burden
Respondents: 8,256.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 8,256.
Hours per Response: 0.5.
Total Burden Hours: 4,128.
Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202-501-4755.
Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0053, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises, in all correspondence.
Start SignatureDated: March 21, 2019.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2019-06817 Filed 4-5-19; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 04/08/2019
- Department:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Action:
- Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension of a previously existing OMB clearance.
- Document Number:
- 2019-06817
- Dates:
- Submit comments on or before June 7, 2019.
- Pages:
- 13921-13922 (2 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- OMB Control No. 9000-0053, Docket No. 2019-0003, Sequence No. 6
- PDF File:
- 2019-06817.pdf