[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 12 (Thursday, January 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2622-2623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00792]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2018-0002; OMB Control Number 0704-0483]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Independent Research and Development Technical 
Descriptions

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 March 31, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for three additional years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by March 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0483, using any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0483 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Fax: 571-372-6094.
    Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, 571-372-6099. The 
information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available electronically on the internet 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, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Independent Research and Development 
Technical Descriptions; OMB Control Number 0704-0483.
    Needs and Uses: DFARS 231.205-18 requires contractors to report 
independent research and development (IR&D) projects to the Defense 
Technical Information Center (DTIC) using DTIC's online IR&D database. 
The data provide in-process information on IR&D projects for which DoD 
reimburses the contractor as an allowable indirect expense. In addition 
to improving the Department's ability to determine whether contractor 
IR&D costs are allowable, the data provide visibility into the 
technical content of industry IR&D activities to meet DoD needs.
    Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit entities.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 77.

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    Responses per Respondent: 87.
    Annual Responses: 6,699.
    Average Burden per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Annual Response Burden Hours: 3,350.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS 231.205-18 requires contractors to report independent 
research and development projects to DTIC using the DTIC's online IR&D 
database. The inputs must be updated at least annually and when the 
project is completed.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-00792 Filed 1-17-18; 8:45 am]
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