[Federal Register: November 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 215)]
[Notices]               
[Page 59949-59950]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0390]

 
Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Taxes

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 August 31, 1999. DoD 
proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through August 31, 2002.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by January 
4, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Amy Williams, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062. Telefax (703) 602-0350.
    E-mail comments submitted over the Internet should be addressed to: 
dfars@acq.osd.mil.
    Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0390 in all correspondence 
related to this issue. E-mail comments should

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cite OMB Control Number 0704-0390 in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, at (703) 602-0131. A 
copy of this information collection requirement is available 
electronically via the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/
dfars/html
    Paper copies may be obtained from Ms. Amy Williams, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Control Number: Taxes--Defense 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, and related 
clauses at 252.229, OMB Control Number 0704-0390.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection is used by DoD to 
determine if DoD contractors in the United Kingdom have attempted to 
obtain relief from customs duty on vehicle fuels in accordance with 
contract requirements.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 68.
    Number of Respondents: 17.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Number of Responses: 17.
    Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.229-7010, Relief from Customs Duty on Fuel 
(United Kingdom), is prescribed at DFARS 229.402-70(j), for use in 
solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom that 
require the use of fuels (gasoline or diesel) and lubricants in taxis 
or vehicles other than passenger vehicles. The clause requires the 
contractor to submit to the contracting officer evidence that an 
attempt to obtain relief from customs duty on fuels and lubricants has 
been initiated.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 98-29775 Filed 11-5-98; 8:45 am]
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