[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 8, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17159-17160]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9119]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0272]


Information Collection Requirements; Environment, Conservation, 
and Occupational Safety

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 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 June 8, 
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 (AT&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 0704-0272 in all correspondence 
related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0272 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS ) Part 223, Environment, Conservation, and 
Occupational Safety, and Related Clauses at 252.223, OMB Control Number 
0704-0272.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement pertains to 
information that an offeror/contractor must submit to the Department of 
Defense (DoD) in response to solicitation provisions and contract 
clauses in DFARS 252.223. This information is used by DoD contracting 
officers to--
    a. Verify compliance with requirements for labeling of hazardous 
material;
    b. Ensure compliance of contractors with DoD 4145.26-M, DoD 
Contractors' Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives, and minimize 
risk of future mishaps;
    c. Monitor subcontractor compliance with DoD 4145.26-M;
    d. Verify that the contractor has the financial capability to 
reimburse the Government for any liabilities incurred by the Government 
as a result of the contractor's negligence or breach of contract; and
    e. Monitor subcontractor compliance with DoD 5100.76-M, Physical 
Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 28,964 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 2,856.
    Responses per Respondent: 12.56.
    Number of Responses: 35,873.
    Average Burden per Response: .81 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection requirement, which consolidates the 
requirements previously covered by OMB Control Numbers 0704-0272, 0704-
0343, and 0704-0385, and also transfers requirements relating to Part 
223 from OMB Control Number 0704-0187, includes the following 
requirements:

a. 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels

    Paragraph (c) requires all offerors to list which hazardous 
materials will be labeled in accordance with certain statutory 
requirements instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Paragraph 
(d) requires only the apparently successful offeror to submit, before 
award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials 
not listed in paragraph (c) of the clause.

b. 252.223-7002, Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives

    Paragraph (c)(2) requires the contractor, within 30 days of 
notification of noncompliance with DoD 4145.26-M, to notify the 
contracting officer with DOD 4145.26-M, to notify the contracting 
officer of actions taken to correct the noncompliance. Paragraph (d)(1) 
requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer immediately 
of any mishaps involving ammunition or explosives. Paragraph (d)(3) 
requires the contractor to submit a written report of the investigation 
of the mishap to the contracting officer. Paragraph (g)(4) requires the 
contractor to notify the contracting officer before placing a 
subcontract for ammunition or explosives.

c. 252.223-7003, Changes in Place of Performance--Ammunition and 
Explosives

    Paragraph (a) requires the offeror to identify, in the ``Place of 
Performance'' provision of the solicitation, the place of performance 
of all ammunition and explosives work covered by the ``Safety 
Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives'' clause of the solicitation. 
Paragraphs (b) and (c) require the offeror/contractor to obtain written 
permission from the contracting officer before changing the place of 
performance after the date set for receipt of offers or after contract 
award.

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d. 252.223-7005, Hazardous Waste Liability

    Paragraph (c) requires the contractor to demonstrate the ability to 
reimburse the Government for damages, by providing evidence that the 
facility has liability insurance meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 
264.147; or the facility meets the financial assurance requirements of 
40 CFR 264.147 for sudden and nonsudden accidental occurrences.

e. 252.223-7007, Safeguarding Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, 
and Explosives

    Paragraph (e) requires the contractor to notify the cognizant 
Defense Security Service (formerly the Defense Investigative Service) 
field office within 10 days after award of any subcontract involving 
sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives within the 
scope of DoD 5100.76-M.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-9119 Filed 4-7-98; 8:45 am]
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