[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 16 (Thursday, January 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4188-4189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-1090]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Information Technology (OMB 
Control Number 0704-0341)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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 
requirement for use through April 30, 2008. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for use for three additional years.

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DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by March 24, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0341, using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0341 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: 703-602-7887.
     Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 
Felisha Hitt, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 
22202-3402.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Felisha Hitt, 703-602-0310. The 
information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. Paper copies are available from Ms. 
Felisha Hitt, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 239, Acquisition of Information Technology, and 
the associated clauses at DFARS 252.239-7000 and 252.239-7006; OMB 
Control Number 0704-0341.
    Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of 
information from contractors regarding security of information 
technology; tariffs pertaining to telecommunications services; and 
proposals from common carriers to perform special construction under 
contracts for telecommunications services. Contracting officers and 
other DoD personnel use the information to ensure that information 
systems are protected; to participate in the establishment of tariffs 
for telecommunications services; and to establish reasonable prices for 
special construction by common carriers.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,622.
    Number of Respondents: 521.
    Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 4.
    Annual Responses: 1,959.
    Average Burden Per Response: Approximately 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising 
Emanations, requires that the contractor provide, upon request of the 
contracting officer, documentation that information technology used or 
provided under the contract meets appropriate information assurance 
requirements.
    The clause at DFARS 252.239-7006, Tariff Information, requires that 
the contractor provide to the contracting officer: (1) Upon request, a 
copy of the contractor's existing tariffs; (2) before filing any 
application to a Federal, State, or other regulatory agency for new 
rates, charges, services, or regulations relating to any tariff or any 
of the facilities or services to be furnished solely or primarily to 
the Government, and, upon request, a copy of all information, material, 
and data developed or prepared in support of or in connection with such 
an application; and (3) a notification to the contracting officer of 
any application filed by anyone other than the contractor that may 
affect the rate or conditions of services under the agreement or 
contract.
    DFARS 239.7408-1 requires the contracting officer to obtain a 
detailed special construction proposal from a common carrier that 
submits a proposal or quotation with special construction requirements 
related to the performance of basic telecommunications services.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. E8-1090 Filed 1-23-08; 8:45 am]
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