[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 2369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-973]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0231]


Information Collection Requirements; Mortuary Services Contracts

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 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 
agency's 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 June 30, 1998. DoD 
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through June 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: Mr. Michael Pelkey, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062. Telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0231 in all correspondence related to this issue. Comments may 
also be provided electronically by e-mailing the comments to 
[email protected]. Please include OMB Control Number 0704-0231 in the 
subject line of the e-mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Michael Pelkey, 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 Mr. Michael Pelkey, 
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) Subpart 237.70, Mortuary Services, and 
the associated clause at DFARS 252.237-7011; no form is used for this 
information collection; OMB Number 0704-0231.
    Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of 
necessary information from contractors regarding the results of the 
embalming process under contracts for mortuary services. The 
information is used to ensure proper preparation of the body for 
shipment and burial.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 400.
    Number of Responses: 800.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.237-7011, Preparation History, requires 
that the contractor submit information describing the results of the 
embalming process on each body prepared for burial under a DoD 
contract.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-973 Filed 1-14-98; 8:45 am]
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