[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 74711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29048]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0055]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Freight 
Classification Description

AGENCIES:  Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:  Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension 
to an existing OMB clearance.

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SUMMARY:  Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently 
approved information collection requirement concerning freight 
classification description. The clearance currently expires on December 
31, 2008.
    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; 
whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of 
information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and 
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

DATES:  Submit comments on or before February 9, 2009

ADDRESSES:  Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other 
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for 
reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR 
Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jeritta Parnell, Procurement Analyst, 
Contract Policy Division, at (202) 501-4082.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    When the Government purchases supplies that are new to the supply 
system, nonstandard, or modifications of previously shipped items, and 
different freight classifications may apply, offerors are requested to 
indicate the full Uniform Freight Classification or National Motor 
Freight Classification. The information is used to determine the proper 
freight rate for the supplies.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 2,640.
    Responses Per Respondent: 3.
    Annual Responses: 7,920.
    Hours Per Response: .167.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,323.
    Obtaining copies of proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control 
No. 9000-0055, Freight Classification Description, in all 
correspondence.

    Dated: November 20, 2008
Al Matera
Director, Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. E8-29048 Filed 12-8-08; 8:45 am]
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