[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16184-16185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-7313]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0248]


Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Material Inspection and Receiving Report

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension 
of a 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

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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 22, 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 0704-0248 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: Mr. Rick Layser, OUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350. 
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0248.
    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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rick Layser, (703) 602-0293. 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 Mr. 
Rick Layser, OUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Number: Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Appendix F, Material 
Inspection and Receiving Report; DD Form 250, DD Form 250c, DD Form 
250-1; OMB Control Number 0704-0248.
    Needs and Uses: The collection of this information is necessary to 
process the shipping and receipt of materials and payment to 
contractors under DoD contracts.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 988,000.
    Number of Respondents: 7,800,000.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 7,800,000.
    Average Burden Per Response: 8 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection includes the requirements of DFARS 
Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; the related 
clause at DFAS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 
and DD Forms 250, 250c, and 250-1. The clause at DFARS 252.246-7000 is 
used in contracts that require separate and distinct deliverables. The 
clause requires the contractor to prepare and furnish to the Government 
a material inspection and receiving report (DD Form 250) in a manner 
and to the extent required by DFARS appendix F. The report is required 
for material inspection and acceptance, shipping, and payment.

Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council
[FR Doc. 01-7313 Filed 3-22-01; 8:45 am]
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