[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 47198] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-23659] [[Page 47198]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Public Law 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 requirement is currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use through March 31, 1998, under OMB Control Number 0704-0267. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through March 31, 2001. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by November 7, 1997. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, PSUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301-3062. Telefax number (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0267 in all correspondence related to this issue. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, (703) 602-0131. A copy of the information collection requirements contained in the DFARS test is available electronically via the Internet at: http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/. Paper copies of the information collection requirements may be obtained from Ms. Sandra Haberlin, 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 230, Cost Accounting Standards, and DD Form 1861; OMB Control Number 0704-0267. Needs and Uses: It is DoD policy to encourage contractor investment in facilities, which may lead, under DoD contracts, to increased productivity and reduced costs through the use of modern manufacturing technology. To motivate aggressive capital investment, DoD rewards contractors by recognizing contract facilities capital cost of money (CFCCM) and facilities capital employed in establishing the price of certain negotiated defense contracts, when such contracts are priced on the basis of cost analysis. DD Form 1861, Contract Facilities Capital Cost of Money, is used to compute these two elements of price. The contracting officer may require information from the contractor to complete this form. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit entities. Annual Burden Hours: 750. Number of Respondents: 75. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 75. Average Burden Per Response: 10 hours. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The information collection includes requirements relating to DFARS Part 230, Cost Accounting Standards. DD Form 1861, Contract Facilities Capital Cost of Money, computes the CFCCM and facilities capital employed using information provided by Form CASB-CMF and certain other information provided directly by the contractor. The CFCCM amount is used to help establish a price objective in negotiated contracts. The facilities capital employed amount is carried forward to DD Form 1547, Record of Weighted Guidelines Method Application, for the purpose of developing profit objectives on defense contracts when the Weighted Guidelines method is used. DFARS 230.7004-2, DD Form 1861, indicates that (1) completion of the DD Form 1861 requires information not included on the Form CASB-CMF; and (2) the contracting officer could request the information through a solicitation provision. Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. [FR Doc. 97-23659 Filed 9-5-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M