[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 77085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24691]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2023-0041; OMB Control Number 0704-0390; Req. No. 
DARS-2024-00008-FR]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes

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 
DoD's 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 under OMB Control Number 0704-0390 through March 31, 2024. DoD 
proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection 
requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by January 8, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0390, using either 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-
0390 in the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jon Snyder, 571-945-5341.

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.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Responses per Respondent: 2.1, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 21.
    Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 84.
    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 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,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-24691 Filed 11-7-23; 8:45 am]
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