[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 92 (Friday, May 10, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 21521] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-11787] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The FAA requested and received an emergency clearance through June 30, 1996 under OMB control number 2120-0595. This request is for the three year clearance. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden. DATES: Comments must be submitted by June 7, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FAA Hotline number (202) 267-7029, or the Internet Home Page: http://www.faa.gov/asu/asu100/acq-reform/ acq__home.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (FAAMS). Abstract: This document contains policy guidance that implements the FY 1996 Transportation Appropriation Bill, that gave FAA an exemption from acquisition laws and provided authority to create a flexible, more cost effective system. Guidance is focused on the acquisition management system, the life cycle acquisition process, the procurement system and process, and an acquisition work force learning system Acquisitions are handled by integrated product teams who provide support through all stages of the process. Need: Pursuant to section 348 of Public Law 104-50, the FAA hereby develops and implements a new acquisition management system that addresses the unique needs of the agency. This document establishes the policies, guiding principles, and internal procedures for FAA's new acquisition system. Respondents: The respondents are individuals and businesses who do or wish to do business under contract with the FAA. We estimate approximately 3,300 respondents. Frequency: The frequency is on occasion and monthly with an estimated 1 to 12 responses per respondent. Burden: The estimated burden is 333,292 hours annually. Comments on this collection should be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office Bldg., 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for FAA. Issued in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 1996. Phillip A. Leach, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 96-11787 Filed 5-9-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P