[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 166 (Wednesday, August 27, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51143-51144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20287]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number 2014-0038]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes, and Related Clause at
DFARS 252.229-7010
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 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 collection
requirement for use through November 30, 2014. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for three additional years.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by October 27, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0390, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Regulations.gov: http://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.
[cir] Fax: 703-602-0350.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark
Gomersall, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to http:/
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www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, (571) 372-6099.
The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are
available electronically on the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. Paper copies are available from Mr. Mark
Gomersall, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
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.
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.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 40.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 40.
Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
Annual Burden Hours: 160.
Frequency: On occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
The clause at DFARS 252.229-7010, Relief from Customs Duty on Fuel
(United Kingdom), is prescribed at DFARS 229.402-70(j) 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.
Manuel Quinones,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 2014-20287 Filed 8-26-14; 8:45 am]
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