[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11872-11873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-6165]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0359]


Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement Part 232, Contract Financing

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 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), 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 September 30, 1998, under OMB Control 
Number 0704-0359. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use 
through September 30, 2001.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 11, 
1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to:

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Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, 
PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, 
D.C. 20301-3062. Telefax number (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control 
Number 0704-0359 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 text 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title, Associated Forms, and Associated OMB Control Number: Defense 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 232, Contract 
Financing, and related clause at 252.232-7007, Limitation of 
Government's Obligation; OMB Control Number 0704-0359.
    Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of 
information from contractors that are awarded incrementally funded, 
fixed-price DoD contracts. The information collection requires these 
contractors to notify the Government when the work under the contract 
will, within 90 days, reach the point at which the amount payable by 
the Government (including any termination costs) approximates 85 
percent of the funds currently allotted to the contract. This 
information will be used to determine what course of action the 
Government will take (e.g., allot additional funds for continued 
performance, terminate the contract, or terminate certain contract line 
items).
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit entities; not-for-
profit institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 800.
    Number of Respondents: 800.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 800.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 Hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The information collection includes requirements related to 
contract financing and payment in DFARS Part 232, Contract Financing, 
and the related clause at DFARS 252.232-7007, Limitation of 
Government's Obligation. DFARS Subpart 232.7, Contract Funding, limits 
the use of incrementally funded fixed-price contracts to situations 
where the contract is funded with research and development 
appropriations; where Congress has otherwise incremently appropriated 
program funds; or where the head of the contracting activity approves 
the use of incremental funding for either base services contracts or 
hazardous/toxic waste remediation contracts. The clause at DFARS 
252.232-7007 identifies procedures for incrementally funding the 
contract and requires the contractor to provide the Government with 
written notice when the work will reach the point at which the amount 
payable by the Government, including any termination costs, 
approximates 85 percent of the funds currently allotted to the 
contract.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-6165 Filed 3-10-98; 8:45 am]
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