[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 140 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37722-37723]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18433]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

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

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 104-13, 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed 
extension of a public information collection and seeks

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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 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 
September 17, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to: Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Rick Layser, PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 
3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301-3062. Telefax 
number (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0250 in all 
correspondence related to this issue.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Rick Layser, (703) 602-0131. A copy of the information collection 
requirements contained in the DFARS text is available electronically 
via the Internet at: http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/
 A copy of the information collection requirements contained in 
associated forms is available electronically via the Internet at: 
http://web1.whs.osd.mil/diorhome.htm
    Paper copies of the information collection requirements may be 
obtained from Mr. Rick Layser, PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301-3062.
    Title, Associated Forms, and Associated OMB Control Number: Defense 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 242, Contract 
Administration, and related clauses in DFARS 252; DD Forms 375, 
Production Progress Report, 375C, Production Progress Report 
(Continuation), and 1659, Application for U.S. Government Shipping 
Documentation/Instructions; OMB Control Number 0704-0250.
    Needs and Uses: This collection requirement supporting the 
administration of contracts is used for the following purposes:
    a. The information required by DFARS 242.11, and submitted on DD 
Forms 375 and 375C, is used by the contract administration office to 
determine contractor progress and to identify any factors that may 
delay performance.
    b. The information required by DFARS 252.242-7003 and submitted on 
DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/
Instructions, is used by the contract administration office or the 
transportation officer in providing U.S. Government bills of lading to 
contractors.
    c. The information collected as a result of the requirement in 
DFARS 242.73 is used by the Administrative Contracting Officer to 
determine the reasonableness of insurance/pension costs in Government 
contracts.
    d. The information collected as a result of the requirement in 
DFARS 252.242-7004 is used by contracting officers to determine if 
contractors' Material Management and Accounting Systems conform with 
established DoD standards.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 204,625.
    Number of Respondents: 159,425.
    Responses per Respondent: Approximately 1.
    Annual Responses: 191,225.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The information collection includes the requirements relating to 
DFARS Part 242, Contract Administration.
    a. DFARS 242.11 requires DoD contract administration personnel to 
conduct production reviews to determine contractor progress and to 
identify any factors that may delay performance. Contractors are 
required to support the reviews and to submit production progress 
reports.
    b. DFARS 242.1404-2-70(b) prescribes use of the clause at DFARS 
252.242-7003, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/
Instructions, which requires contractors to request Government bills of 
lading.
    c. DFARS 242.73 describes the requirements for conducting a 
Contractor Insurance/Pension review. Contractors are required to 
provide documentation to support the reviews.
    d. DFARS 252.242-7004 requires contractors to establish and 
maintain a material management and accounting system. Contractors are 
required to disclose and demonstrate their systems.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 96-18433 Filed 7-18-96; 8:45 am]
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