[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 9445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03551]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulation System

[Docket Number 2015-0005]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; DFARS 234.2, Earned Value Management System

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 
under Control Number 0704-0479 for use through June 30, 2015. DoD is 
proposing that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional 
years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by March 25, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0479, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0479 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Fax: (571) 372-6094.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To 
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov 
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting 
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, at (571) 372-6099. 
The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. Paper copies are available from Mr. Mark Gomersall, OUSD 
(AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems-Definition and Administration; 
DFARS 234, Earned Value Management System, OMB Control Number 0704-
0479.
    Needs and Uses: DFARS clause 252.242-7005 requires contractors to 
respond to written determinations of significant deficiencies in the 
contractor's business systems as defined in the clause. The information 
contractors are required to submit in response to findings of 
significant deficiencies in their accounting system, estimating system, 
material management and accounting system and purchasing system has 
previously been approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This 
request specifically addresses information required by DFARS clause 
252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, for contractors to 
respond to determinations of significant deficiencies in a contractor's 
Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The requirements apply to 
entities that are contractually required to maintain an EVMS. DoD needs 
this information to document actions to correct significant 
deficiencies in contractor business systems. DoD contracting officers 
use the information to mitigate the risk of unallowable and 
unreasonable costs being charged on government contracts.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 12.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 12.
    Average Burden per Response: Approximately 676 hours.
    Annual Response Burden Hours: 8,112.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS clause 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, requires 
contractors to respond in writing to initial and final determinations 
of significant deficiencies in the contractor's business systems as 
defined in the clause.

Manuel Quinones,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2015-03551 Filed 2-20-15; 8:45 am]
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