[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 222 (Tuesday, November 18, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65035-65036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28691]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Defense Logistics Agency announces a proposed public 
information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions 
thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by January 
20, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to Defense Logistics Agency 
Headquarters, ATTN: Mr. David Beckner, J-3733, 8725 John J. Kingman 
Drive, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and 
associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, 
or call J-3733 at (703) 767-3624.

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    Title, Associated Form; and OMB Number: Defense Logistics Agency 
Supplier Survey.
    Needs and Uses: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is transforming 
its distribution business practices. It is developing an automated 
system that will give it visibility on the location and movement of 
material originating at Government and contractor locations alike, and 
the ability to use that information for Corporate-wide planning and 
management. DLA needs to understand corresponding business practices of 
segments of the contractor community. The survey information will be 
used by DLA to help determine the extent to which shipments from 
contractor locations can be integrated into DLA's distribution 
practices.
    Affected Public: A sample of the Supply Contractors doing business 
with the Defense Logistics Agency.
    Annual Burden Hours: 200.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour (60 minutes).
    Frequency: Once.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    Respondents are individuals/businesses who supply material to the 
Defense Logistics Agency in direct support of customer requirements or 
to be placed into stock for future requirements. The survey will seek 
information concerning each contractors' demographics, order management 
practices, shipping practices, costs and pricing, and utilization of 
technology. Participation in the survey will be voluntary.

    Dated: November 7, 2003.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 03-28691 Filed 11-17-03; 8:45 am]
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