[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 215 (Thursday, November 5, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 70594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24563]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2020-0043; OMB Control Number 0704-0259]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Part 216, Types of Contracts

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 
for use through January 31, 2021. 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 January 4, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0259, using any of the following methods:
    o Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
    Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0259 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Carrie 
Moore, OUSD(A&S)DPC(DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B938, 
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. Carrie Moore, 571-372-6093.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 216, Types of Contracts, 
and associated clauses at Part 252.216; OMB Control Number 0704-0259.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 132.
    Responses per Respondent: Approximately 4.
    Annual Responses: 533.
    Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,132.
    Needs and Uses: The clauses at DFARS 252.216-7000, Economic Price 
Adjustment--Basic Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, or Copper Mill 
Products; DFARS 252.216-7001, Economic Price Adjustment--Nonstandard 
Steel Items; and DFARS 252.216-7003, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage 
Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government, require 
contractors with fixed-price economic price adjustment contracts to 
submit information to the contracting officer regarding changes in 
established material prices or wage rates. The contracting officer uses 
this information to make appropriate adjustments to contract prices.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2020-24563 Filed 11-4-20; 8:45 am]
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