[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 51 (Friday, March 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 9508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04834]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2019-0010; OMB Control Number 0704-0250]


Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 242, Contract Administration and 
Related Clause in DFARS 252

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 May 31, 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 14, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0250, 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-
0250 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 
Kimberly Bass, 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. Kimberly Bass, telephone 571-372-
6174.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Information Collection in Support of the 
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 242; 
Contract Administration and related clause in DFARS 252; OMB Control 
Number 0704-0250.
    Needs and Uses: The Government requires this information in order 
to perform its contract administration functions. The information 
required by DFARS clause 252.242-7004, Material Management and 
Accounting System, is used by contracting officers to determine if 
contractor material management and accounting systems conform to 
established DoD standards.
    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.
    Number of Respondents: 261.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 261.
    Average Burden per Response: 475 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 123,975.
    Reporting Frequency: On Occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS clause 252.242-7004 requires a contractor to establish and 
maintain a material management and accounting system for applicable 
contracts, to provide results of system reviews, and disclose 
significant changes in its system.

Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2019-04834 Filed 3-14-19; 8:45 am]
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