[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38418-38419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-18390]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0390]


Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Taxes

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 April 30, 2002. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for use through April 30, 2005.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by September 24, 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 0704-0390 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. Susan L. Schneider, OUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-
0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0390.
    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: Ms. Susan L. Schneider, (703) 602-
0326. 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. 
Susan L. Schneider, 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 229, Taxes, and related 
clause in DFARS 252.229; OMB Control Number 0704-0390.
    Needs and Uses: DoD uses this information to determine if DoD 
contractors in the United Kingdom have attempted to obtain relief from 
customs duty on vehicle fuels in accordance with contract requirements.

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    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 88.
    Number of Respondents: 22.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 22.
    Average Burden Per Response: 4 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.229-7010, Relief from Customs Duty on Fuel 
(United Kingdom), is prescribed at DFARS 229.402-70(j) for use in 
solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom that 
require the use of fuels (gasoline or diesel) and lubricants in taxis 
or vehicles other than passenger vehicles. The clause requires the 
contractor to provide the contracting officer with evidence that the 
contractor has initiated an attempt to obtain relief from customs duty 
on fuels and lubricants, as permitted by an agreement between the 
United States and the United Kingdom.

Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 01-18390 Filed 7-23-01; 8:45 am]
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