[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56010-56011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25560]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket DARS-2017-0018; OMB Control Number 0704-0525]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Part 225 and 252 Provision on Prohibition of 
Foreign Commercial Satellite Services From Certain Foreign Entities-
Representations

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 the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD 
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection 
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD 
invites comments on: 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; the accuracy of 
the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and 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 January 31, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the 
current expiration date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by January 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0525, 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-
0525 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Amy 
Williams, 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.
    Instructions: Search for ``Docket Number: DARS-2017-0018.'' Select 
``Comment Now'' and follow the instructions provided to submit a 
comment. All submissions received must include the agency name and 
docket number for this notice. 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: Ms. Amy Williams, 571-372-6106.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 225 and 252.225-7049, Prohibition on 
Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign 
Entities-Representations; OMB Control Number 0704-0525.
    Needs and Uses: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 
(DFARS) provision 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of 
Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities--
Representations, is used by contracting officers to determine whether 
the offeror is subject to the statutory prohibition on award of 
contracts for commercial satellite services to certain foreign 
entities.
    Type of Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 256.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 256.
    Average Burden per Response: .25 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 64.
    Frequency: On Occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The provision is included in solicitations for the acquisition of 
foreign commercial satellite services and requires the offeror to 
represent whether it is or is not a foreign entity subject to the 
prohibitions of the statute, or is or is not offering foreign 
commercial satellite services provided by such a foreign entity. If the 
offeror

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responds affirmatively to any of the representations, then the offeror 
must provide further information.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2017-25560 Filed 11-24-17; 8:45 am]
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