[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 30050-30051] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-14957] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Notice and Request for Comments Regarding a Proposed Extension of an Approved Information Collection Requirement SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 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 agency's 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 through 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 December 31, 1996. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through December 31, 1999. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 12, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Michael Pelkey, PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0353 in all correspondence related to this issue. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Pelkey, 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 Mr. Michael Pelkey, PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Responsible Prospective Contractors, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 209.1 and the provision at 252.209-7002; no form is used for this information collection; OMB Number 0704-0353. [[Page 30051]] Needs and Uses: 10 U.S.C. 2536 prohibits award of a DoD contract under a national security program to an entity controlled by a foreign government, if access to a proscribed category of information is necessary for the performance of the contract. This information collection is used by contracting officers to identify offers from companies controlled by a foreign government, to ensure compliance with 10 U.S.C. 2536. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, and small businesses or organizations. Annual Burden Hours: 25. Number of Responses: 25. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The guidance at DFARS 209.104 (48 CFR 209.104) and the solicitation provision at DFARS 252.209-7002 (48 CFR 252.209-7002) implement the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2536. The provision at DFARS 252.209-7002 requires that offerors under solicitations for contracts involving proscribed information disclose any interest a foreign government has in the offeror, when that interest constitutes control by a foreign government. Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. [FR Doc. 96-14957 Filed 6-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M