[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2368-2369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-972]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0216]


Information Collection Requirements; Bonds and Insurance

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 Sections 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), 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 
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 September 30, 1998. DoD 
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through September 30, 
2001.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by March 
16, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Amy Williams, (PDUSD (A&T) 
DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. 
Telefax (703) 602-0350.
    E-mail comments submitted over the Internet should be addressed to: 
[email protected].
    Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0216 in all correspondence 
related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0216 in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, 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 Ms. Amy Williams, PDUSD (A&T) DP 
(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 228, Bonds and Insurance, and 
Related Clauses at 252.228, OMB Control Number 0704-0216.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement pertains to 
information collections used by DoD claims investigators to determine 
the amount and extent of claims placed against the Government and by 
DoD contracting officers to assess whether a contractor, other than a 
Spanish contractor or subcontractor, performing a service or 
construction contract in Spain, has insurance adequate to cover the 
risk assumed by the contractor or subcontractor.

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    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 859 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 49.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Number of Responses: 49.
    Average Burden Per Response: 17.53 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

     DFARS 252.228-7000, Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses, 
requires the contractor to provide notice and supporting documentation 
to the Government regarding claims or potential claims under the 
clause.
     DFARS 252.228-7005, Accident Reporting and Investigation 
Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles, requires the 
contractor to report promptly to the Administrative Contracting Officer 
all pertinent facts relating to each accident involving an aircraft, 
missile, or space launch vehicle being manufactured, modified, 
repaired, or overhauled in connection with the contract.
     DFARS 252.228-7006, Compliance with Spanish Laws and 
Insurance, requires the contractor to provide a written representation 
that the contractor has obtained the required types of insurance in the 
minimum amounts specified in the clause. This information is obtained 
from contractors under service or construction contracts to be 
performed in Spain by other than Spanish contractors or subcontractors.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-972 Filed 1-14-98; 8:45 am]
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