[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 1, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61603-61604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24716]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0250]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Contract Administration

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 
for use through January 31, 2003. DoD proposes that OMB extend its 
approval for use through January 31, 2006.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by December 2, 2002.

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 0704-0250 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: Mr. Rick Layser, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350. 
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0250.
    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: Mr. Rick Layser, at (703) 602-0293. 
The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/
dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Mr. Rick Layser, 
OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Number: 
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 242, 
Contract Administration, and related clauses in DFARS Part 252; DD Form 
375, Production Progress Report; DD Form 375C, Production Progress 
Report (Continuation); and DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. 
Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions; OMB Control Number 
0704-0250.
    Needs and Uses: DoD needs this information to perform contract 
administration functions. DoD uses the information as follows:
    a. Contract administration offices use the information required by 
DFARS Subpart 242.11, and submitted on DD Forms 375 and 375C, to 
determine contractor progress and to identify any factors that may 
delay contract performance.
    b. Administrative contracting officers use the information required 
by DFARS Subpart 242.73 to determine the allowability of insurance/
pension costs under Government contracts.
    c. Contract administration offices and transportation officers use 
the information required by DFARS 252.242-7003, and submitted on DD 
Form 1659, in providing Government bills of lading to contractors.
    d. Contracting officers use the information required by DFARS 
252.242-7004 to determine if contractor material management and 
accounting systems conform to established DoD standards.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 537,590.
    Number of Respondents: 109,560.
    Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 2.
    Annual Responses: 172,430.

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    Average Burden Per Response: Approximately 3 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection includes requirements relating to DFARS 
Part 242, Contract Administration.
    a. DFARS Subpart 242.11 requires DoD contract administration 
personnel to conduct production reviews to determine contractor 
progress and to identify any factors that may delay contract 
performance. Contractors must provide information needed to support the 
reviews and must submit production progress reports on DD Forms 375 and 
375c.
    b. DFARS Subpart 242.73 contains requirements for Government 
conduct of Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews. Contractors must 
provide documentation needed to support the reviews.
    c. DFARS 252.242-7003 requires contractors to request Government 
bills of lading by submitting DD Form 1659 to the transportation 
officer or the contract administration office.
    d. DFARS 252.242-7004 requires contractors to establish, maintain, 
disclose, and demonstrate material management and accounting systems.

Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 02-24716 Filed 9-30-02; 8:45 am]
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