[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 224 (Thursday, November 20, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 65464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29051]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Chief Information Officer


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites 
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity 
to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is 
soliciting comments concerning a proposed new collection, Regulation on 
Agency Protests.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 20, 
2004, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Department of Homeland 
Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy 
and Oversight, Attn: Angelie Jackson, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 410 
(RDS), and Washington, DC 20528. Direct e-mail to [email protected], 
and reference the information collection for protests. Comments should 
also be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to the 
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement 
Officer, Acquisition Policy and Oversight, Attn: Angelie Jackson, 245 
Murray Drive, Bldg. 410 (RDS), Washington, DC 20528; (202) 692-4211. 
Direct e-mail to [email protected], and reference the information 
collection for protests.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Regulation on Agency Protests.
    Abstract: This notice provides a request to include the designated 
OMB Control Number on information requested from contractors. The 
information is requested from contractors so that the Government will 
be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt resolution 
of issues in dispute when contractors file agency level protests.
    Current Actions: New Submission.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses and individuals seeking and who are 
currently contracting with the DHS.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 54.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 108.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the 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 collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

Steve Cooper,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-29051 Filed 11-19-03; 8:45 am]
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