[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 165 (Monday, August 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 48998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4182]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[No. DoD-2007-OS-0089]


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 
extension of a 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 October 
26, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the 
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

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 Defense 
Logistics Agency, ATTN: Ms. Fran Mutschler, DDC J-3/J-4 TOT, 2001 
Mission Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5000, or call DDC at (717) 770-
5040.
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Logistics Agency Survey of Supply 
Vendors; OMB Control Number 0704-0429.
    Needs and Uses: The Defense Logisitics 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: Business or other for-profit.
    Annual Burden Hours: 200.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Summary of Information Collection

    Respondents are 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 contractor's demographics, order management 
practices, shipping practices, costs and pricing, and utilization of 
technology. Participation in the survey will be voluntary.

    Dated: August 21, 2007.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 07-4182 Filed 8-24-07; 8:45 am]
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