[Federal Register: May 8, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 89)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0341]

 
Information Collection Requirements; Acquisition of Information 
Technology

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. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 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. This 
information collection requirement is currently approved by the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for use through September 30, 1998. DoD 
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through September 30, 
2001.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 7, 
1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Michael Pelkey, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062. Telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0341 in all correspondence related to this issue. Comments may 
also be provided electronically by e-mailing the comments to 
dfars@acq.osd.mil. Please include OMB Control Number 0704-0341 in the 
subject line of the e-mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Michael Pelkey, at (703) 602-0131. A copy of this information 
collection requirement is available electronically via the Internet at: 
http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/ paper copies may be obtained from Mr. 
Michael Pelkey, PDUSD(A&T)(DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 239, Acquisition of Information 
Technology, and the associated clauses at DFARS 252.239-7000 and 
252.239-7006; no form is used for this information collection; OMB 
Number 0704-0341.
    Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of 
necessary information from contractors regarding security requirements 
applicable to computers used for processing of classified information; 
tariffs pertaining to telecommunications services; and proposals from 
common carriers to perform special construction under contracts for 
telecommunications services. The information is used by contracting 
officers and other DoD personnel to ensure that computer systems are 
adequate to protect against unauthorized release of classified 
information; to participate in the establishment of tariffs for 
telecommunications services; and to establish reasonable prices for 
special construction by common carriers.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,110.
    Number of Responses: 1,871.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.02.
    Average Burden Per Response: 1.13 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising 
Emanations, requires that the contractor provide, upon request of the 
contracting officer, documentation supporting the accreditation of the 
computer system to meet the appropriate security requirements.
    The clause at DFARS 252.239-7006, Tariff Information, requires that 
the contractor provide, upon request of the contracting officer, a copy 
of the contractor's existing tariffs; before filing, a copy of any 
application to a Federal, State, or other regulatory agency for new 
rates, charges, services, or regulations relating to any tariff or any 
of the facilities or services to be furnished solely or primarily to 
the Government, and, upon request, a copy of all information, material, 
and data developed or prepared in support of or in connection with such 
an application; and a notification to the contracting officer of any 
application submitted by anyone other than the contractor that may 
affect the rate or conditions of services under the agreement or 
contract.
    DFARS 239.7408 requires that a detailed special construction 
proposal be obtained from a common carrier that submits a proposal or 
quotation that has special construction requirements related to the 
performance of basic telecommunications services.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-12267 Filed 5-7-98; 8:45 am]
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