[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 28814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13137]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0055; Docket No. 2019-0003; Sequence No. 7]


Information Collection; Freight Classification Description

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to 
an existing OMB clearance.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an 
extension of a previously approved information collection requirement 
concerning freight classification description.

DATES: Submit comments on or before August 19, 2019.

ADDRESSES: The FAR Council invites interested persons to submit 
comments on this collection by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the 
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field or 
attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov 
and follow the instructions on the site.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405. 
ATTN: Ms. Mandell/IC 9000-0053, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises.
    Instructions: All items submitted must cite Information Collection 
9000-0056, Report of Shipment. Comments received generally will be 
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal and/or business confidential information provided. To confirm 
receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, 
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting 
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail). This 
information collection is pending at the FAR Council. The Council will 
submit it to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Curtis E. Glover, Sr., Procurement 
Analyst, Office of Acquisition Policy, at 202-501-1448 or via email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Solicitation of Public Comment

    Written comments and suggestions from the public should address one 
or more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

B. Purpose

    The Government is required to provide, in solicitations, a complete 
description of the supplies to be acquired and the packing requirements 
to determine transportation (freight rate) charges for the evaluation 
of offers. Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on the 
ratings applicable to the freight classification description published 
in the National Motor Freight Classification (for carriers) and the 
Uniform Freight Classification (for rail) filed with Federal and State 
regulatory bodies.
    When the Government purchases supplies that are new to the supply 
system, nonstandard, or modifications of previously shipped supplies, 
and different freight classifications may apply, per FAR clause 52.247-
53, offerors are requested to indicate the full Uniform Freight 
Classification or National Motor Freight Classification description 
applicable to the supplies. The Government will use these descriptions 
as well as other information available to determine the classification 
description most appropriate and advantageous to the government.

C. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 3,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Annual Responses: 9,000.
    Hours per Response: .167.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,503.
    Affected Public: Business other for-profit entities and not-for-
profit institutions.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 First 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202-501-4755. Please cite 
OMB Control No. 9000-0055, Freight Classification Description, in all 
correspondence.

    Dated: June 14, 2019.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2019-13137 Filed 6-19-19; 8:45 am]
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