[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44828-44829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-16856]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7241-9]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions and Market 
Research Questions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit the 
following continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB): Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions 
and Market Research Questions, EPA ICR Number 1910.02, OMB Control No. 
2030-0039 expiring 12/31/02. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for 
review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of 
the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 3, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Attn: 
3802R, Washington, DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY CONTACT: Jill Robbins, (202) 564-
1052, email: [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  
    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
those which seek to provide supplies and services to EPA. Title: 
Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions and Market Research Questions 
(OMB Control Number 2030-0039 ; EPA ICR No. 1910.02) expiring 12/31/02.
    Abstract: EPA frequently publicizes anticipated contract actions in 
accordance with FAR Part 5, and also conducts market research in 
accordance with FAR Part 10. In both instances, the public is invited 
to voluntarily respond to specific questions regarding anticipated 
procurements or to provide comments to EPA. Comments received are used 
by the Agency for acquisition planning purposes. An agency may not 
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are 
listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and

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    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and record keeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3.25 
hours per response. It is estimated that any individual may respond to 
synopses or market research questions 5 times per year. EPA anticipates 
publicizing approximately 250 contract actions per year, and conducting 
3800 market research inquiries. Burden means the total time, effort, or 
financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, 
or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This 
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, 
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of 
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and 
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; 
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable 
instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to 
a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review 
the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the 
information.

    Dated: June 28, 2002.
Leigh Pomponio,
Manager, Policy and Oversight Service Center.
[FR Doc. 02-16856 Filed 7-3-02; 8:45 am]
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