[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 232 (Wednesday, December 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 67657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-30049]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding

ACTION: Pre-submission notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, 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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 2, 
2004.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Office of the 
Chief Information Officer, 202-482-0266, Room 6625, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230 or via the Internet at 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Marna Dove, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of 
Commerce, BIS Office of the Chief Information Officer, Room 6622, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

I. Abstract

    Opportunities to bid for contracts under the NATO Security 
Investment Program (NSIP) are only open to firms of member NATO 
countries. NSIP procedures for international competitive bidding (AC/4-
D/2261) require that each NATO country certify that their respective 
firms are eligible to bid such contracts. This is done through the 
issuance of a ``Declaration of Eligibility.'' The U.S. Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry of Security is the executive agency 
responsible for certifying U.S. firms. ITA-4023P and BIS-4023P are the 
application forms used to collect information needed to ascertain the 
eligibility of a U.S. firm. BIS will review applications for 
completeness and accuracy and determine a company's eligibility based 
on its financial viability, technical capability, and security 
clearances with the Department of Defense.

II. Method of Collection

    The U.S. Department of Commerce distributes Form ITA-4023P (and 
revised form BIS-4023P) to potential applicants upon request. The 
applicant completes the form and forwards it to the U.S. Department of 
Commerce/ Bureau of Industry and Security for processing.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: ITA-4023P, BIS-4023P.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit institutions, 
small businesses or organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 40 hours.
    Estimated Total Cost: $1,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: No start-up costs or capital 
expenditures.

IV. Request for Comments

    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 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (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.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: November 26, 2003.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-30049 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am]
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