[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 11811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5872]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0216]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Bonds and Insurance

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 August 31, 2003. DoD proposes that OMB approve an 
extension of the information collection requirement, to expire 3 years 
after the approval date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 12, 2003.

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 0704-0216 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. Amy Williams, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350. 
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0216.
    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. Amy Williams, at (703) 602-0328. 
The information collection requirement addressed in this notice is 
available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Ms. Amy Williams, 
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 228, Bonds and Insurance, and 
related clauses at 252.228; OMB Control Number 0704-0216.
    Needs and Uses: DoD uses the information obtained through this 
collection to determine the allowability of a contractor's costs of 
providing war-hazard benefits to its employees; to determine the need 
for an investigation regarding an accident that occurs in connection 
with a contract; and to determine whether a contractor performing a 
service or construction contract in Spain has adequate insurance 
coverage.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 859.
    Number of Respondents: 49.
    Responses Per Respondents: 1.
    Annual Responses: 49.
    Average Burden Per Response: 17.53 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.228-7000, Reimbursement for War-Hazard 
Losses, requires the contractor to provide notice and supporting 
documentation to the contracting officer regarding claims or potential 
claims for costs of providing war-hazard benefits to contractor 
employees.
    The clause at DFARS 252.228-7005, Accident Reporting and 
Investigation Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles, 
requires the contractor to report promptly to the administrative 
contracting officer all pertinent facts relating to each accident 
involving an aircraft, missile, or space launch vehicle being 
manufactured, modified, repaired, or overhauled in connection with the 
contract.
    The clause at DFARS 252.228-7006, Compliance with Spanish Laws and 
Insurance, requires the contractor to provide the contracting officer 
with a written representation that the contractor has obtained the 
required types of insurance in the minimum amounts specified in the 
clause, when performing a service or construction contract in Spain.

Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 03-5872 Filed 3-11-03; 8:45 am]
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