[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 73 (Monday, April 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 19435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9284]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0126]


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Entitled Electric 
Service Territory Compliance Representation

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of request for an extension to an existing OMB clearance 
(9000-0126).

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (CMB) 
a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved 
information collection requirement concerning Electric Service 
Territory Compliance Representation. A request for public comments was 
published at 66 FR 2891, January 12, 2001. No comments were received.
    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; 
whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of 
information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and 
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before May 16, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia Wise, Federal Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA (202) 208-1168.

ADDRESSES: Comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect 
of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing 
this burden, should be submitted to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, 
NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat, 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, 
Washington, DC 20405.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    The representation at 52.241-1, Electric Service Territory 
Compliance Representation, is required when proposed alternatives of 
electric utility suppliers are being solicited. The representation and 
legal and factual rationale, if requested by the contracting officer, 
is necessary to ensure Government compliance with Public Law 100-202.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 200.
    Responses Per respondent: 2.5.
    Total annual responses: 500.
    Hours Per Response: .45.
    Total Burden Hours: 225.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requester may obtain a copy of the 
proposal from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat 
(MVRS), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone 
(202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0126, Electric Service 
Territory Compliance Representation, in all correspondence.

    Dated: April 10, 2001.
Al Matera,
Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 01-9284 Filed 4-13-01; 8:45 am]
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