[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15376-15377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07331]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2018-0015; OMB Control Number 0704-0246]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Information Collection in Support of DFARS Part
245, Government Property
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 August 31, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for three additional years.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by June 11, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0246, 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-
0246 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.
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 Ms. Amy Williams,
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) part 245, Government Property, and the
following related clauses and forms: DFARS 252.245-7003, Contractor
Property Management System Administration; 252.245-7004, Reporting,
Reutilization, and Disposal; DD Form 1348-1A, DoD Single Line item
Release/Receipt Document; DD Form 1639, Disposal Determination/
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Approval; OMB Control Number 0704-0246.
Needs and Uses: 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 property.
a. DFARS 245.302(1)(i): DFARS 245.302 concerns contracts with
foreign governments or international organizations. Paragraph (1)(i)
requires contractors to request and obtain contracting officer approval
before using Government property on work for foreign governments and
international organizations.
b. DFARS 245.604-3(b) and (d): DFARS 245.604-3 concerns the sale of
surplus Government property. Under paragraph (b), a contractor may be
directed by the plant clearance officer to issue informal invitations
for bids. Under paragraph (d), a contractor may be authorized by the
plant clearance officer to purchase or retain Government property at
less than cost if the plant clearance officer determines this method is
essential for expeditious plant clearance.
c. DFARS 252.245-7003: This clause, ``Contractor Property
Management System Administration,'' and DFARS 245.105, Contractor's
Property Management System Compliance, address the requirement for
contractors to respond in writing to initial and final determinations
from the administrative contracting officer that identifies
deficiencies in the contractor's property management system. The burden
for this reporting requirement was previously approved under OMB 0704-
0480 and is being incorporated into 0704-0246 in order to consolidate
all DFARS part 245 requirements under one OMB clearance.
d. DD Form 1348-1A, DoD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document,
is prescribed at DFARS 245.7001-3 and the form is used when authorized
by the plant clearance officer.
e. DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty, is prescribed in the clause at
DFARS 252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal. When scrap
is sold by the contractor, after Government approval, the purchaser of
the scrap material(s) may be required to certify, by signature on the
DD Form 1639, that (i) the purchased material will be used only as
scrap and (ii), if sold by the purchaser, the purchaser will obtain an
identical warranty from the individual buying the scrap from the
initial purchaser. The warranty contained in the DD Form 1639 expires
by its terms five years from the date of the sale.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Number of Respondents: 1,745.
Responses per Respondent: 16.
Annual Responses: 27,920.
Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
Annual Burden Hours: 27,920.
Frequency: On occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
DFARS part 245 prescribes policies and procedures for providing
Government property to contractors; contractors' use and management of
Government property; and reporting, redistributing, and disposing of
inventory. The information collected is used by contractors, property
administrators, and contracting officers.
Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-07331 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am]
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