96-19051. Notice and Request for Comments Regarding a Proposed Extension of an Approved Information Collection Requirement

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 145 (Friday, July 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 39122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19051]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Notice and Request for Comments Regarding a Proposed Extension of 
an Approved Information Collection Requirement

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 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 DoD, 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 January 31, 1997. DoD 
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through January 31, 2000.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by 
September 24, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Michael Mutty, PDUSD (A&T) 
DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. 
Telefax [phone]. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0214 in all 
correspondence related to this issue.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Michael Mutty, at [phone]. 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 Mr. Michael Mutty, 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 217, Special Contracting Methods, 
and related clauses in DFARS Part 252; OMB Control Number 0704-0214.
    Needs and Uses: DFARS Part 217 (48 CFR Part 217) prescribes 
policies and procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services 
through the use of special contracting methods. The information 
collected in accordance with DFARS Part 217 is used by contracting 
officers to (1) identify contractor sources of supply so that 
competition can be enhanced for future acquisitions, (2) under a Master 
Agreement, determine that the contractor is adequately insured, and 
evaluate requests for reimbursement for repair or replacement of 
damaged material accountable under the agreement, (3) evaluate requests 
for change to the place of performance under contracts for bakery and 
dairy products, and (4) evaluate proposals for over and above work on 
existing contracts.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and small businesses or organizations.
    Annual Burden Hours: 641,175.
    Number of Responses: 67,800.
    Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 2.
    Average Burden Per Response: 9.46 Hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection covers the following requirements:
    a. DFARS 217.7301, 217.7302(a), and 252.217-7026 require 
contractors to identify their sources of supply in contracts for 
supplies when the acquisition is conducted under other than full and 
open competition.
    b. DFARS 252.217-7012(d)(3) requires contractors to show evidence 
of insurance under Master Agreements for repair and alteration of 
vessels.
    c. DFARS 252.217-7012(g)(1)(i) requires contractors to submit to 
the contracting officer a request for reimbursement of the cost to 
replace or repair material or equipment as a result of loss or damage 
to a vessel. The contractor must also submit all documentation 
necessary to support the request.
    d. DFARS 252.217-7018(c) requires contractors to obtain contracting 
officer approval to change the place of performance after contract 
award for bakery and dairy products.
    c. DFARS 252.217-7028 (c) and (e) require contractors to submit to 
the contracting officer a work request and a proposal for over and 
above work.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 96-19051 Filed 7-25-96; 8:45 am]
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