[Federal Register: September 21, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 182)]
[Notices]               
[Page 51100-51101]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[OMB Control Number 0704-0397]

 
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Requests for Equitable Adjustment

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 
for use through November 30, 2000. DoD proposes that OMB approve an 
extension of the information collection, to expire 3 years after the 
approval date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by November 22, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties should submit written comments and 
recommendations on the proposed information collection 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 via the Internet should be addressed to: 
dfarsacq.osd.mil.
    Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0397 in all correspondence 
related to this issue. E-mail comments should cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0397 in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, at (703) 602-0288. 
This information collection requirement addressed in this notice is 
available electronically via the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/
dp/dars/dfars.html.
    Paper copies are available from Ms. Amy Williams, PDUSD (A&T) DP 
(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Contract Modifications-
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 243 and 
Associated Clauses at 252.243; OMB Control Number 0704-0397.

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    Needs and Uses: The information collection required by the clause 
at DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, implements 10 
U.S.C. 2410(a). DoD contracting officers and auditors use this 
information to evaluate contractor requests for equitable adjustment to 
contract terms.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,120.
    Number of Respondents: 440.
    Responses Per Respondents: 1.
    Annual Responses: 440.
    Average Burden Per Response: 4.8 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    The clause at DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable 
Adjustment, requires contractors to certify that requests for equitable 
adjustment that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold are made in 
good faith and that the supporting data are accurate and complete. The 
clause also requires contractors to fully disclose all facts relevant 
to the requests for adjustment.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor,
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 99-24386 Filed 9-20-99; 8:45 am]
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