[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 12604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6592]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Public Information Collection Requirement

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Renew Information Collection #3038-0031: 
Procurement Contracts.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is planning to renew 
information collection 3038-0031, Procurement Contracts, which is due 
to expire on June 30, 1997. The information collected consists of 
procurement activities relating to solicitations, amendments to 
solicitations, requests for quotations, construction contracts, award 
of contracts, performance bonds and payment information for individuals 
(vendors) or contractors engaged in providing supplies or services. In 
compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commission 
solicits comments to:

    (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (2) evaluate 
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
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 the 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 16, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection 
should contact the CFTC Clearance Officer, 1155 21st Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20581, (202) 418-5160.
    Title: Procurement Contracts.
    Control Number: 3038-0031.
    Action: Extension.
    Respondents: Businesses.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 604 hours.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on March 11, 1997.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 97-6592 Filed 3-14-97; 8:45 am]
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