[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 212 (Monday, November 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 69322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24149]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2020-0037; OMB Control Number 0704-0390]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes, and Related Clause at 
DFARS 252.229-7010

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed revision 
and 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 revision and 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 January 31, 2021. DoD proposes 
that OMB extend its approval for three additional years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by January 4, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0390, 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-
0390 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Amy 
Williams, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS, Room 3B938, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
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. Amy Williams, (571) 372-6106.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes, and related clause at DFARS 
252.229-7010; OMB Control Number 0704-0390.
    Type of Request: Revision and extension.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Number of Respondents: 12.
    Responses per Respondent: 2.33, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 28.
    Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 112.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Needs and Uses: DoD uses this information to determine if DoD 
contractors in the United Kingdom have attempted to obtain relief from 
customs duty on vehicle fuels in accordance with contract requirements. 
The clause at DFARS 252.229-7010, Relief from Customs Duty on Fuel 
(United Kingdom), is prescribed at DFARS 229.402-70(j) for use in 
solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom that 
require the use of fuels (gasoline or diesel) and lubricants in taxis 
or vehicles other than passenger vehicles. The clause requires the 
contractor to provide the contracting officer with evidence that the 
contractor has initiated an attempt to obtain relief from customs duty 
on fuels and lubricants, as permitted by an agreement between the 
United States and the United Kingdom.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2020-24149 Filed 10-30-20; 8:45 am]
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