[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 193 (Thursday, October 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 60726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21749]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11878]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Department of 
State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days after the date of publication in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2022-0033'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected] and/or 
[email protected].
    You must include the -DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Hilary Schroeder, who may be reached on (202) 
890-9798 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Department of State 
Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0050.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: A/OPE/AP/SCPD.
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Offerors and awardees of Department of State 
solicitations and contracts.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,897.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,095.
     Average Time per Response: 82 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 253,416 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    This collection includes DOSAR provisions and clauses implemented 
via solicitations and contracts to ensure offerors meet qualifications 
and awardees meet specific post-award requirements.

Methodology

    Information is collected electronically.

Sharon D. James,
Acting Office Director, Office of the Procurement Executive, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (A/OPE/OAP), Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-21749 Filed 10-5-22; 8:45 am]
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