82 FR 44996 - Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Information Technology

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 186 (September 27, 2017)

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: 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; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 December 31, 2017. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44996-44997]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20637]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2017-0010; OMB Control Number 0704-0341]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Information Technology

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: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD 
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection 
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD 
invites comments on: 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; the accuracy of 
the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and 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 December 31, 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 November 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0341, 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 0704-0341 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Fax: 571-372-6094.
    Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Jennifer 
Johnson, 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. Jennifer Johnson, 571-372-6100. 
The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available electronically on the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. Paper copies are available from Ms. Jennifer 
Johnson, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.

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 of information 
technology; 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 information 
systems are protected; 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.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 750.
    Responses per Respondent: 14, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 10,500.
    Average Burden per Response: 0.62 hour, approximately.
    Annual Burden Hours: 6,542.

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 that information technology used or 
provided under the contract meets appropriate information assurance 
requirements.
    The clause at DFARS 252.239-7006, Tariff Information, requires that 
the contractor provide to the contracting officer upon request--
    (1) A copy of the contractor's existing tariffs (including 
changes);
    (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) 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.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2017-20637 Filed 9-26-17; 8:45 am]
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