82 FR 34647 - Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Part 251, Use of Government Sources by Contractors

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 142 (July 26, 2017)

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 September 30, 2017. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34647-34648]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15652]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2017-0002; OMB Control Number 0704-0252]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Part 251, Use of Government Sources by 
Contractors

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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: 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 September 30, 2017. DoD proposes 
that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond 
the current expiration date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by September 25, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0252, using any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0252 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Fax: 571-372-6094.
    Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Carrie 
Moore, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carrie Moore, 571-372-6104. The 
information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. Paper copies are available from Ms. Carrie 
Moore, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Part 251, Use of Government Sources by 
Contractors, and an associated clause at DFARS 252.251-7000, Ordering 
from Government Supply Sources; OMB Control Number 0704-0252.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection permits contractors to 
place orders from Government supply sources, including Federal Supply 
Schedules, requirements contracts, and Government stock. Contractors 
are required to provide a copy of their written authorization to use 
Government supply sources with their order. The authorization is used 
by the Government source of supply to verify that a contractor is 
authorized to place such orders and under what conditions.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Revision.
    Number of Respondents: 654.
    Responses per Respondent: 5.
    Annual Responses: 3,270.
    Average Burden per Response: .5 hour.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,635.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection includes requirements relating to DFARS 
part 251, Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources. The clause at 
DFARS 252.251-7000, Ordering from Government Supply Sources, requires a 
contractor to provide a copy of an authorization when placing an order 
under a Federal Supply Schedule, a Personal Property Rehabilitation 
Price Schedule, or an Enterprise Software Agreement.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2017-15652 Filed 7-25-17; 8:45 am]
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