[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 8167]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-3916]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and 
Technology), Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Technical 
Information Center.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition 
and Technology), Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Technical 
Information Center (DTIC) announces the proposed extension of a 
currently approved 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 function of the agency, including whether the information shall 
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 through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 
20, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to: ATTN: DTIC-BCS, Defense 
Technical Information Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 0944, 
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6218.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To request more information on this proposed information collection or 
to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instrument, 
please write to the above address or call Ms. Diana Roane at (703) 767-
-8238 or DSN 427-8238.

TITLE, ASSOCIATED FORM, AND OMB NUMBER: Registration for Scientific and 
Technical Information Services, DD Form 1540, OMB Number 0704-0264.

NEEDS AND USES: The data that the Defense Technical Information Center 
(DTIC) handles is controlled, either because of distribution 
limitations or security classification. For this reason, all potential 
users are required to register for service. The registration procedure 
is mandated by DOD Directive 5200.21, Dissemination of DOD Technical 
Information. Federal Government agencies and their contractors are 
required to complete the DoD Form 1540, Registration for Scientific and 
Technical Information Services (OMB Number 0704-0264). The contractor 
community completes a separate DD Form 1540 for each contract or grant 
and registration is valid until the contract expires.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institutions; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.

    Annual Burden Hours: 208.

    Number of Respondents: 500.

    Responses Per Respondent: 1.

    Average Burden Per Response: 25 Minutes.

    Frequency: On occasion.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP) 
requires the exchange of scientific and technical information within 
and among Federal Government agencies and their contractors. The DD 
Form 1540 serves as a registration tool for Federal Government agencies 
and their contractors to access DTIC services. The contractors, 
subcontractors, and potential contractors are required to obtain 
certification from designated approving officials. Federal Government 
agencies need certification from approving officials and security 
offices only when requesting access to classified data. All collected 
information is verified by DTIC`s Registration Branch.

    Dated: February 11, 1998.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 98-3916 Filed 2-17-98; 8:45 am]
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