[Federal Register: March 7, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 45)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
[OMB Control Number 0704-0272]
Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Environment, Conservation, and Occupational
Safety
AGENCY: 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 August 31, 2001. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for use through August 31, 2004.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 7, 2001.
ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments directly on the World Wide
Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. As an
alternative, respondents may e-mail comments to: dfars@acq.osd.mil.
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0272 in the subject line of e-
mailed comments.
Respondents that cannot submit comments using either of the above
methods may submit comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations
Council, Attn: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350.
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0272.
At the end of the comment period, interested parties may view
public comments on the World Wide Web at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/
dar/dfars.nsf.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, (703) 602-0289.
The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are
available electronically on the World Wide Web at: http://
www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Ms.
Sandra Haberlin, OUSD(AT&L)DP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3062.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 223, Environment, Conservation, and
Occupational Safety, and related clauses in DFARS 252.223; OMB Control
Number 0704-0272.
Needs and Uses: This information collection requires that an
offeror/contractor provide information in response to solicitation
provisions and contract clauses in DFARS 252.223, excluding those
provisions and clauses relating to a drug-free workplace (which are
approved under OMB Control Number 0704-0336). DoD contracting officers
use this information to--
Verify compliance with requirements for labeling of
hazardous material;
Ensure contractor compliance and monitor subcontractor
compliance with DoD 4145.26-M, DoD Contractors' Safety Manual for
Ammunition and Explosives, and minimize risk of mishaps;
Identify the place of performance of all ammunition and
explosives work; and
Ensure contractor compliance and monitor subcontractor
compliance with DoD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of sensitive
Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Annual Burden Hours: 9,996.
Number of Respondents: 8,873.
Responses Per Respondent: 1.66.
Annual Responses: 14,726.
Average Burden Per Response: .68 hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
This information collection includes the following requirements:
1. DFARS 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels
Paragraph (c) requires all offerors to list which hazardous
materials will be labeled in accordance with certain statutory
requirements instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Paragraph
(d) requires only the apparently successful offeror to submit, before
award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials
not listed in paragraph (c) of the clause.
2. DFARS 252.223-7002, Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives
Paragraph (c)(2) requires the contractor, within 30 days of
notification of noncompliance with DoD 4145.26-M, to notify the
contracting officer of actions taken to correct the noncompliance.
Paragraph (d)(1) requires the contractor to notify the contracting
officer immediately of any mishaps involving ammunition or explosives.
Paragraph (d)(3) requires the contractor to submit a written report of
the investigation of the mishap to the contacting officer. Paragraph
(g)(4) requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer before
placing a subcontract for ammunition or explosives.
3. DFARS 252.223-7003, Changes in Place of Performance--Ammunition and
Explosives
Paragraph (a) requires the offeror to identify, in the Place of
Performance provision of the solicitation, the place of performance of
all ammunition and explosives work covered by the Safety Precautions
for Ammunition and Explosives clause of the solicitation. Paragraphs
(b) and (c) require the offeror/contractor to obtain written permission
from the contacting officer before changing the place of performance
after the date set for receipt of offers or after contract award.
4. DFARS 252.223-7007, Safeguarding Sensitive Conventional Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives
Paragraph (e) requires the contractor to notify the cognizant
Defense Security Service field office within 10 days after award of any
subcontract involving sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and
explosives within the scope of DoD 5100.76-M.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 01-5586 Filed 3-6-01; 8:45 am]
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