[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 27, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 44077-44078] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21770] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Proposed Collections; Comments Requested SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. AID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary [[Page 44078]] for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Send any comments on these information collections on or before August 30, 1996. ADDRESSES: Contact Mary Ann Ball, Bureau for Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information Support Services Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room B930, N.S., Washington, D.C., (202) 736-4743 or via e-mail [email protected] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR)--Information Collection Elements. Form No.: USAID 1420-17, Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet. OMB No.: 0412-0520. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: USAID is authorized to make contracts with any corporation, international organization, or other body of persons in or outside of the United States in furtherance of the purposes and within limitations of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA). The information collection requirements placed on the public are published in 48 CFR Chapter 7, and include such items as the Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet and Performance & Progress Reports (AIDAR 752.7026). These are all USAID unique procurement requirements. The preaward requirements are based on a need for prudent management in the determination that an offeror either has or can obtain the ability to competently manage development assistance programs utilizing public funds. The requirements for information collection requirements during the post-award period are based on the need to administer public funds prudently. Annual Reporting Burden: Number of Respondents: 3526. Total Annual Responses: 92,250. Total annual hours requested: 314,014. Dated: August 9, 1996. Genease E. Pettigrew, Chief, Information Support Services Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau of Management. [FR Doc. 96-21770 Filed 8-26-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116-01-M