[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 166 (Monday, August 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-21620]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0028]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Proposed Collection; Termination 
Requirements

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

ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding an extension to an 
existing OMB clearance (9000-0028).

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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 will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently 
approved information collection requirement concerning termination 
requirements. The clearance currently expires on December 31, 2001.
    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: Submit comments on or before October 26, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Klein, Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA, (202) 501-3755.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    Contracting officers terminate contracts, for default or 
convenience, only when it is in the best interest of the Government to 
do so. After receipt of the notice of termination, contractors are 
required to terminate subcontracts, advise the contracting officer of 
any special circumstances, submit any requests for an equitable 
adjustment, submit a settlement proposal, and take other action as 
directed. Records regarding the terminated contract must be maintained 
for 3 years.
    The information submitted or retained in connection with contract 
termination is used to reach an equitable settlement with firms and to 
protect the interests of the Government and the terminated contractor.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 2,920.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Total Responses: 2,920.
    Hours Per Response: 3.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,680 (8,760 + 2,920).

Obtaining Copies of Proposals

    Requester may obtain a copy of the proposal from the General 
Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVP), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 
4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB 
Control No. 9000-0028, Termination Requirements, in all correspondence.

    Dated: August 20, 2001.
Gloria Sochon,
Acting Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 01-21620 Filed 8-24-01; 8:45 am]
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