[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13710-13711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-5586]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0272]


Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; 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. DoD invites comments 
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. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection 
requirement for use through August 31, 2001. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for use through August 31, 2004.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 7, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments directly on the World Wide 
Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. As an 
alternative, respondents may e-mail comments to: [email protected]. 
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0272 in the subject line of e-
mailed comments.
    Respondents that cannot submit comments using either of the above 
methods may submit comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Council, Attn: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350. 
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0272.
    At the end of the comment period, interested parties may view 
public comments on the World Wide Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, (703) 602-0289. 
The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available electronically on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Ms. 
Sandra Haberlin, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 223, Environment, Conservation, and 
Occupational Safety, and related clauses in DFARS 252.223; OMB Control 
Number 0704-0272.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requires that an 
offeror/contractor provide information in response to solicitation 
provisions and contract clauses in DFARS 252.223, excluding those 
provisions and clauses relating to a drug-free workplace (which are 
approved under OMB Control Number 0704-0336). DoD contracting officers 
use this information to--
     Verify compliance with requirements for labeling of 
hazardous material;
     Ensure contractor compliance and monitor subcontractor 
compliance with DoD 4145.26-M, DoD Contractors' Safety Manual for 
Ammunition and Explosives, and minimize risk of mishaps;
     Identify the place of performance of all ammunition and 
explosives work; and
     Ensure contractor compliance and 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: 9,996.
    Number of Respondents: 8,873.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.66.
    Annual Responses: 14,726.
    Average Burden Per Response: .68 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection includes the following requirements:

1. DFARS 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.

2. DFARS 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 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 contacting officer. Paragraph 
(g)(4) requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer before 
placing a subcontract for ammunition or explosives.

3. DFARS 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 contacting officer before changing the place of performance 
after the date set for receipt of offers or after contract award.

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

    Paragraph (e) requires the contractor to notify the cognizant 
Defense Security 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. 01-5586 Filed 3-6-01; 8:45 am]
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