Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request,

[Federal Register: October 1, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 190)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0246]

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Government Property

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.

SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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

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collection for use through January 31, 2003. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through January 31, 2006.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by December 2, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments directly on the World Wide Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. As an alternative, respondents may e-mail comments to: dfars@acq.osd.mil. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0246 in the subject line of e- mailed comments.

Respondents that cannot submit comments using either of the above methods may submit comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Rick Layser, OUSD (AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0246.

At the end of the comment period, interested parties may view public comments on the World Wide Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/ dar/dfars.nsf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rick Layser, at (703) 602-0293. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/ dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Mr. Rick Layser, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 245, Government Property, and related clauses in DFARS Part 252; DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document; DD Form 1342, Property Record; DD Form 1419, Industrial Plant Equipment Requisition; DD Form 1637, Notice of Acceptance of Inventory Schedules; DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty; DD Form 1640, Request for Plant Clearance; and DD Form 1662, Property in the Custody of Contractors; OMB Control Number 0704-0246.

Needs and Uses: DoD needs this information to keep an account of Government property in the possession of contractors. Property administrators, contracting officers, and contractors use this information to maintain property records and material inspection, shipping, and receiving reports.

Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.

Annual Burden Hours: 50,590.

Number of Respondents: 14,862.

Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 3.

Annual Responses: 42,925.

Average Burden Per Response: 1.2 hours.

Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

This requirement provides for the collection of information related to providing Government property to contractors; contractor use and management of Government property; and reporting, redistribution, and disposal of contractor inventory. This information collection covers the requirements relating to DFARS Part 245 and related clauses and forms.

1. DFARS 245.302-1(b)(1)(A)(1) requires contractors to submit DD Form 1419 to the Defense Supply Center Richmond, before acquiring industrial plant equipment (IPE), to determine whether existing reallocable Government-owned facilities can be used.

2. DFARS 245.302-1(b)(1)(B) requires contractors to submit requests for proposed acquisition of automatic data processing equipment through the administrative contracting officer.

3. DFARS 245.405(1) requires contractors to obtain contracting officer approval before using Government production and research property on work for foreign governments or international organizations.

4. DFARS 245.407(a)(iv) requires contractors to submit requests for non-Government use of IPE to the contract administration office.

5. DFARS 245.505-5, 245.505-6, and 245.606-70 require contractors to use DD Form 1342 as a source document for establishing property records; to report information concerning IPE; and to list excess IPE.

6. DFARS 245.603-70(c) requires contractors that perform plant clearance duties to ensure that inventory schedules are satisfactory for storage or removal purposes. Contractors may use DD Form 1637 for this function.

7. DFARS 245.607-1(a)(i) permits contractors to request a pre- inventory scrap determination, made by the plant clearance officer after an on-site survey, if inventory is considered without value except for scrap.

8. DFARS 245.7101-2 permits contractors to use DD Form 1149 for transfer and donation of excess contractor inventory.

9. DFARS 245.7101-4 requires contractors to use DD Form 1640 to request plant clearance assistance or to transfer plant clearance.

10. DFARS 245.7303 and 245.7304 require contractors to use invitations for bid for the sale of surplus contractor inventory.

11. DFARS 245.7308(a) requires contractors to send certain information to the Department of Justice and the General Services Administration when the contractor sells or otherwise disposes of inventory with an estimated fair market value of $3 million or more, or disposes of any patents, processes, techniques or inventions, regardless of cost.

12. DFARS 245.7310-7 requires the purchaser of scrap to represent and warrant that the property will be used only as scrap. The purchaser also must sign DD Form 1639.

13. DFARS 252.245-7001 requires contractors to provide an annual report for contracts involving Government property in accordance with the requirements of DD Form 1662.

Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

[FR Doc. 02-24713Filed9-30-02; 8:45 am]

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