[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 87 (Friday, May 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24598-24599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09653]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2021-0009; OMB Control Number 0704-0187]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Information Collection in Support of the DoD 
Acquisition Process (Various Miscellaneous Requirements)

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 through 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 August 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 July 6, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number

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0704-0187, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0187 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 
Kimberly Ziegler, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B938, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kimberly Ziegler, 571-372-6095.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS), Information Collection in Support of the DoD 
Acquisition Process (Various Miscellaneous Requirements) OMB Control 
Number 0704-0187.
    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: 450.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.29.
    Annual Responses: 582.
    Hours per Response: 1.74, approximately.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,010.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement pertains to 
information required in DFARS parts 208, 209, 235, and associated 
solicitation provision and contract clauses in part 252 that offerors 
and contractors must submit to DoD in response to a request for 
proposals or an invitation for bids or a contract requirement. DoD uses 
this information to--
     Determine whether to provide precious metals as 
Government-furnished material;
     Determine whether a foreign government owns or controls 
the offeror to prevent access to proscribed information;
     Determine whether there is a compelling reason for a 
contractor to enter into a subcontract in excess of $35,000 with a 
firm, or subsidiary of a firm, that is identified in the System for 
Award Management Exclusions as ineligible for award of Defense 
subcontracts because it is owned or controlled by the government of a 
country that is a state sponsor of terrorism;
     Evaluate claims of indemnification for losses or damages 
occurring under a research and development contract; and
     Keep track of radio frequencies on electronic equipment 
under research and development contracts so that the user does not 
override or interfere with the use of that frequency by another user.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2021-09653 Filed 5-6-21; 8:45 am]
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