[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9501-9502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04538]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2018-0009; OMB Control Number 0704-0479]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Earned Value Management System
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
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 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 September 30, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for three additional years.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 7, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0479, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
[cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0479 in the subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark
Gomersall, OUSD (A&S) DPAP (DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
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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 (A&S) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems-Definition and
Administration; DFARS 234, Earned Value Management System, OMB Control
Number 0704-0479.
Needs and Uses: DFARS clause 252.242-7005 requires contractors to
respond to written determinations of significant deficiencies in the
contractor's business systems as defined in the clause. The information
contractors are required to submit in response to findings of
significant deficiencies in their accounting system, estimating system,
material management and accounting system and purchasing system has
previously been approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This
request specifically addresses information required by DFARS clause
252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, for contractors to
respond to determinations of significant deficiencies in a contractor's
Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The requirements apply to
entities that are contractually required to maintain an EVMS. DoD needs
this information to document actions to correct significant
deficiencies in contractor business systems. DoD contracting officers
use the information to mitigate the risk of unallowable and
unreasonable costs being charged on government contracts.
Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit entities.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Respondents: 10.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 10.
Average Burden per Response: 676 hours.
Annual Response Burden Hours: 6,760.
Summary of Information Collection
DFARS clause 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, requires
contractors to respond in writing to initial and final determinations
of significant deficiencies in the contractor's business systems as
defined in the clause.
Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-04538 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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