[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 25, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14429-14430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7711]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[QMB Control Number 0704-0286]


Notice and Request for Comments Regarding an Information 
Collection Requirement

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

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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 May 26, 
1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Melissa D. Rider, 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 0704-0286 in all correspondence 
related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0286 in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Melissa D. Rider, 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. Melissa D. Rider, PDUSD (A&T) DP 
(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 205, Publicizing Contract Actions, 
and DFARS 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative 
Agreement Holders; OMB Control Number 0704-0286.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement pertains to 
contractor information provided to Cooperative Agreement Holders. DFARS 
Subpart 205.4 and the clause at DFARS 252.205-7000 require that defense 
prime contractors awarded contracts over $500,000 provide to 
cooperative agreement holders, upon request, a list of employees or 
offices that are responsible for entering into subcontracts under 
defense contracts. The cooperative agreement holders further 
disseminate the information to other firms within a geographic area 
defined in the individual cooperative agreements. The purpose of the 
cooperative agreements is for the agreement holders to provide 
procurement technical assistance to business entities within a 
specified geographic area. This guidance implements 10 U.S.C. 2416.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 7,548.
    Number of Responses: 6,682.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 1.13 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS Subpart 205.4 and the clause at DFARS 252.205-7000 require 
that defense prime contractors awarded contracts over $500,000 provide 
to cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, a list of those 
appropriate employees or offices responsible for entering into 
subcontracts under defense contracts. The list must include the 
business address, telephone number, and area of responsibility of each 
employee or office. The contractor need not provide the list to a 
particular cooperative agreement holder more frequently than once a 
year.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-7711 Filed 3-24-98; 8:45 am]
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