[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9501-9502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04538]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2018-0009; OMB Control Number 0704-0479]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; 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 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 September 30, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for three additional years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 7, 2018.

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 (A&S) 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.

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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 (A&S) 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) 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 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: 10.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 10.
    Average Burden per Response: 676 hours.
    Annual Response Burden Hours: 6,760.

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.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-04538 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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