[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 9108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04656]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2019-0005; OMB Control Number 0704-0216]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Bonds and Insurance
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, 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 for use through September 30, 2019. 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 May 13, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0216, 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-
0216 in the subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms.
Heather Kitchens, OUSD(A&S)DPC(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: Ms. Heather Kitchens, telephone 571-
372-6104.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 228, Bonds and Insurance, and related clauses
at 252.228; OMB Control Number 0704-0216.
Needs and Uses: DoD uses the information obtained through this
collection to determine (1) the allowability of a contractor's costs of
providing war-hazard benefits to its employees; (2) the need for an
investigation regarding an accident that occurs in connection with a
contract; and (3) whether a non-Spanish contractor performing a service
or construction contract in Spain has adequate insurance coverage.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Frequency: On occasion.
Type of Request: Revision and extension.
Number of Respondents: 274.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 274.
Average Burden per Response: Approximately 2 hours.
Annual Burden Hours: 547.
Reporting Frequency: On Occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
a. DFARS 252.228-7000, Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses,
requires the contractor to provide notice and supporting documentation
to the contracting officer regarding potential claims, open claims, and
settlements providing war-hazard benefits to contractor employees.
b. DFARS 252.228-7005, Accident Reporting and Investigation
Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles, requires the
contractor to report promptly to the administrative contracting officer
all pertinent facts relating to each accident involving an aircraft,
missile, or space launch vehicle being manufactured, modified,
repaired, or overhauled in connection with the contract.
c. DFARS 252.228-7006, Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance,
requires the contractor to provide the contracting officer with a
written representation that the contractor has obtained the required
types of insurance in the minimum amounts specified in the clause, when
performing a service or construction contract in Spain.
Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2019-04656 Filed 3-12-19; 8:45 am]
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