[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 231 (Friday, November 30, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 59782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-29791]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0035]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Proposed Collection; Claims and 
Appeals

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

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to 
an existing OMB clearance.

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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 claims and 
appeals. The clearance currently expires on March 31, 2002.
    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 January 29, 2002.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda Cundiff, Acquisition Policy 
Division, GSA (202) 501-0044.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    It is the Government's policy to try to resolve all contractual 
issues by mutual agreement at the contracting officer's level without 
litigation. Contractor's claims must be submitted in writing to the 
contracting officer for a decision. Claims exceeding $100,000 must be 
accompanied by a certification that (1) the claim is made in good 
faith; (2) supporting data are accurate and complete; and (3) the 
amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which 
the contractor believes the Government is liable. Contractors may 
appeal the contracting officer's decision by submitting written appeals 
to the appropriate officials.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 4,500.
    Responses Per Respondent: 3.
    Annual Responses: 13,500.
    Hours Per Response: 1.
    Total Burden Hours: 13,500.

Obtaining Copies of Proposals

    Requester may obtain a copy of the proposal from the General 
Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVP), Room 4035, 1800 F 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite 
OMB Control No. 9000-0035, Claims and Appeals, in all correspondence.

    Dated: November 26, 2001.
Al Matera,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 01-29791 Filed 11-29-01; 8:45 am]
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