[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15376-15377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07331]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2018-0015; OMB Control Number 0704-0246]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Information Collection in Support of DFARS Part 
245, Government Property

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

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by June 11, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0246, 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-
0246 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.

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 Ms. Amy Williams, 
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) part 245, Government Property, and the 
following related clauses and forms: DFARS 252.245-7003, Contractor 
Property Management System Administration; 252.245-7004, Reporting, 
Reutilization, and Disposal; DD Form 1348-1A, DoD Single Line item 
Release/Receipt Document; DD Form 1639, Disposal Determination/

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Approval; OMB Control Number 0704-0246.
    Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of 
information related to providing Government property to contractors; 
contractor use and management of Government property; and reporting, 
redistribution, and disposal of property.
    a. DFARS 245.302(1)(i): DFARS 245.302 concerns contracts with 
foreign governments or international organizations. Paragraph (1)(i) 
requires contractors to request and obtain contracting officer approval 
before using Government property on work for foreign governments and 
international organizations.
    b. DFARS 245.604-3(b) and (d): DFARS 245.604-3 concerns the sale of 
surplus Government property. Under paragraph (b), a contractor may be 
directed by the plant clearance officer to issue informal invitations 
for bids. Under paragraph (d), a contractor may be authorized by the 
plant clearance officer to purchase or retain Government property at 
less than cost if the plant clearance officer determines this method is 
essential for expeditious plant clearance.
    c. DFARS 252.245-7003: This clause, ``Contractor Property 
Management System Administration,'' and DFARS 245.105, Contractor's 
Property Management System Compliance, address the requirement for 
contractors to respond in writing to initial and final determinations 
from the administrative contracting officer that identifies 
deficiencies in the contractor's property management system. The burden 
for this reporting requirement was previously approved under OMB 0704-
0480 and is being incorporated into 0704-0246 in order to consolidate 
all DFARS part 245 requirements under one OMB clearance.
    d. DD Form 1348-1A, DoD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document, 
is prescribed at DFARS 245.7001-3 and the form is used when authorized 
by the plant clearance officer.
    e. DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty, is prescribed in the clause at 
DFARS 252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal. When scrap 
is sold by the contractor, after Government approval, the purchaser of 
the scrap material(s) may be required to certify, by signature on the 
DD Form 1639, that (i) the purchased material will be used only as 
scrap and (ii), if sold by the purchaser, the purchaser will obtain an 
identical warranty from the individual buying the scrap from the 
initial purchaser. The warranty contained in the DD Form 1639 expires 
by its terms five years from the date of the sale.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Number of Respondents: 1,745.
    Responses per Respondent: 16.
    Annual Responses: 27,920.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Annual Burden Hours: 27,920.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS part 245 prescribes policies and procedures for providing 
Government property to contractors; contractors' use and management of 
Government property; and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of 
inventory. The information collected is used by contractors, property 
administrators, and contracting officers.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-07331 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am]
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