[Federal Register: February 6, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 25)]
[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 0704-0341]
Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Information Technology
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed
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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 September 30, 2001. DoD proposes that OMB
extend its approval for use through September 30, 2004.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by April 9, 2001.
ADDRESSES: E-mailed comments are preferred. Submit comments to:
dfars@acq.osd.mil. Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0341 in the
subject line.
Respondents that cannot submit comments by e-mail may submit
comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Susan
L. Schneider, OUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB
Control Number 0704-0341.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan L. Schneider, (703) 602-
0326. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice
are available electronically via the Internet at: http://
www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Ms.
Susan Schneider, 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 239, Acquisition of Information Technology, and
the associated clauses at DFARS 252.239-7000 and 252.239-7006; OMB
Control Number 0704-0341.
Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of
information from contractors regarding security requirements for
computers used to process classified information; tariffs pertaining to
telecommunications services; and proposals from common carriers to
perform special construction under contracts for telecommunications
services. Contracting officers and other DoD personnel use the
information 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: 1,806.
Number of Respondents: 1,598.
Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 1.
Annual Responses: Approximately 1,630.
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 a
computer system to meet the appropriate security requirements.
The clause at DFARS 252.239-7006, Tariff Information, requires that
the contractor provide to the contracting officer: (1) Upon request, a
copy of the contractor's existing tariffs; (2) 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 (3) 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 the contracting officer to obtain a
detailed special construction proposal 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. 01-2992 Filed 2-5-01; 8:45 am]
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