[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 140 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37723-37724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18434]


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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 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 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), 
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 0704-0246 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/.


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    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, Applicable Form, and Applicable OMB Control Number: Defense 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 245, Government 
Property, and related clauses in DFARS 252; DD Forms 1149, Requisition 
and Invoice/Shipping Document, 1342, Property Record, 1419, Industrial 
Plant Equipment Requisition, 1637, Notice of Acceptance of Inventory 
Schedules, 1639, Scrap Warranty, 1640, Request for Plant Clearance, and 
1662, Property in the Custody of Contractors; OMB Control Number 0704-
0246.
    Needs and Uses: This collection concerns requirements supporting 
Government property provided to contractors, contractor use and 
management of Government property, and reporting, redistribution, and 
disposal of contractor inventory. The information generated by the 
requirements of this collection is used by contractors, property 
administrators, and contracting officers to maintain Government-
furnished property records and material inspection, shipping, and 
receiving reports.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 52,690.
    Number of Respondents: 14,890.
    Responses per Respondent: Approximately 3.
    Annual Responses: 43,617.
    Average Burden per Response: 1.2 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    This requirement provides for the collection of information related 
to providing Government property to contractors; contractor use and 
management of Government property; and reporting, redistribution, and 
disposal of contractor inventory. This information collection covers 
the requirements relating to DFARS Part 245, and related clauses and 
forms:
    a. DFARS 245.302-1(b)(1)(A)(1) requires contractors to submit DD 
Form 1419 to the Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center to ascertain 
whether existing reallocable Government-owned facilities can be used.
    b. DFARS 245.302-1(b)(1)(B) requires contractors to submit requests 
for proposed acquisition of Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) 
through the Administrative Contracting Officer.
    c. DFARS 245.405(1) requires contractors to obtain Government 
approval to use Government production and research property on work for 
foreign governments and international organizations.
    d. DFARS 245.407(a)(iv) requires contractors to submit requests for 
non-Government use of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) to the contract 
administration office.
    e. DFARS 245.505-5, 245.505-6, and 245.606-70 require contractors 
to use DD Form 1342 (1) to report information concerning IPE, (2) as a 
source document for establishing property records, and (3) to list 
excess IPE.
    f. DFARS 245.603-70(c) requires contractors who perform plant 
clearance duties to identify, report and ensure that inventory 
schedules are satisfactory for storage or removal purposes (DD Form 
1637).
    g. DFARS 245.607-1(a)(i) permits contractors to request a pre-
inventory scrap determination, made by the plant clearance officer 
after an on-site survey, if inventory is considered without value 
except for scrap.
    h. DFARS 245.7101-2 permits contractors to use DD Form 1149 for 
transfers and donations of excess or surplus contractor inventory.
    i. DFARS 245.7101-4 requires contractors to use DD Form 1640 to 
request plant clearance assistance or to transfer plant clearance.
    j. DFARS 245.7303 and 245.7304 require contractors to use 
Invitations for Bid to dispose of excess surplus property.
    k. DFARS 245.7308(a) requires certain information to be sent to the 
Department of Justice and the General Services Administration when 
contractor inventory, with a fair market value of $3 million or more, 
or any patents, processes, techniques or inventions, regardless of 
cost, are sold or otherwise disposed of.
    l. DFARS 245.7310-7 requires the purchaser of scrap to represent 
and warrant that the property will be used only as scrap (DD Form 
1639).
    m. DFARS 252.245-7001 requires contractors to provide an annual 
report for contracts with Government property (DD Form 1662).
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 96-18434 Filed 7-18-96; 8:45 am]
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