83_FR_11235 83 FR 11185 - Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

83 FR 11185 - Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 50 (March 14, 2018)

Page Range11185-11186
FR Document2018-05183

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 September 30, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for three additional years.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 50 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11185-11186]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05183]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2018-0011; OMB Control Number 0704-0255]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

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 September 30, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB 
extend its approval for three additional years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0255, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0255 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD (A&S) 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mark Gomersall, 571-372-6099. 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 Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD (A&S) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 236, Construction and Architect-
Engineer Contracts, and related clauses at DFARS 252.236; OMB Control 
Number 0704-0255.
    Needs and Uses: DoD contracting officers need this information to 
evaluate contractor proposals for contract modifications; to determine 
that a contractor has removed obstructions to navigation; to review 
contractor requests for payment for mobilization and preparatory work; 
to determine reasonableness of costs allocated to mobilization and 
demobilization; and to determine eligibility for the 20 percent 
evaluation preference for United States firms in the award of some 
overseas construction contracts.
    Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit entities.
    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: 1,735.
    Responses per Respondent: 5.
    Annual Responses: 8,675.
    Average Burden per Response: 12.
    Annual Response Burden Hours: 104,100.

Summary of Information Collection

    DFARS 236.570(a) prescribes use of the clause at DFARS 252.236-
7000, Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown, in all fixed-price 
construction solicitations and contracts. The clause requires the 
contractor to

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submit a price breakdown with any proposal for a contract modification.
    DFARS 236.570(b) prescribes use of the following clauses in fixed-
price construction contracts and solicitations as applicable:
    (1) The clause at DFARS 252.236-7002, Obstruction of Navigable 
Waterways, requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer of 
obstructions in navigable waterways.
    (2) The clause at DFARS 252.236-7003, Payment for Mobilization and 
Preparatory Work, requires the contractor to provide supporting 
documentation when submitting requests for payment for mobilization and 
preparatory work.
    (3) The clause at DFARS 252.236-7004, Payment for Mobilization and 
Demobilization, permits the contracting officer to require the 
contractor to furnish cost data justifying the percentage of the cost 
split between mobilization and demobilization, if the contracting 
officer believes that the proposed percentages do not bear a reasonable 
relation to the cost of the work.
    DFARS 236.570(c) prescribes use of the following provisions in 
solicitations for military construction contracts that are funded with 
military construction appropriations and are estimated to exceed 
$1,000,000:
    (1) The provision at DFARS 252.236-7010, Overseas Military 
Construction--Preference for United States Firms, when contract 
performance will be in a United States outlying area in the Pacific or 
in a country bordering the Arabian Gulf, requires an offeror to specify 
whether or not it is a United States firm.
    (2) The provision at DFARS 252.236-7012, Military Construction on 
Kwajalein Atoll--Evaluation Preference, when contract performance will 
be on Kwajalein Atoll, requires an offeror to specify whether it is a 
United States firm, a Marshallese firm, or other firm.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer,Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-05183 Filed 3-13-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 14, 2018 / Notices 11185 SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Stock marlowe.sabater@noaa.gov, at least 5 Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include Assessment Review (WPSAR) Steering days prior to the meeting date. OMB Control Number 0704–0255 in the Committee will convene a public Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. subject line of the message. meeting to discuss and approve the 5- Æ Fax: 571–372–6094. year calendar for stock assessments, and Dated: March 8, 2018. Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition to address any other concerns related to Emily H. Menashes, Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark the WPSAR process. Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Gomersall, OUSD (A&S) DPAP (DARS), Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, DATES: The Steering Committee will [FR Doc. 2018–05145 Filed 3–13–18; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20301–3060. meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be at the BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Comments received generally will be Council office, 1164 Bishop St., Suite posted without change to http:// 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813. www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Marlow Sabater, (808) 522–8143 or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. marlowe.sabater@noaa.gov. Defense Acquisition Regulations Mark Gomersall, 571–372–6099. The System information collection requirements SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The addressed in this notice are available WPSAR steering committee consists of [Docket Number DARS–2018–0011; OMB electronically on the internet at: http:// the Council’s Executive Director, the Control Number 0704–0255] www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/ Director of the NMFS Pacific Islands index.htm. Paper copies are available Fisheries Science Center, and the Information Collection Requirement; from Mr. Mark Gomersall, OUSD (A&S) Regional Administrator of the NMFS Defense Federal Acquisition DPAP (DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Pacific Islands Regional Office. You may Regulation Supplement; Construction Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC read more about WPSAR at https:// and Architect-Engineer Contracts 20301–3060. www.pifsc.noaa.gov/peer_reviews/ wpsar/index.php. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Defense Acquisition The public will have an opportunity Title, Associated Form, and OMB Regulations System, Department of to comment during the meeting. The Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Defense (DoD). agenda order may change. The meeting Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part ACTION: Notice and request for 236, Construction and Architect- will run as late as necessary to complete comments regarding a proposed scheduled business. Engineer Contracts, and related clauses extension of an approved information at DFARS 252.236; OMB Control Meeting Agenda collection requirement. Number 0704–0255. 1. Introductions. Needs and Uses: DoD contracting SUMMARY: In compliance with the 2. Discuss and update the 5-year stock officers need this information to Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD assessment review schedule, including evaluate contractor proposals for announces the proposed extension of a any changes to the scheduling of contract modifications; to determine public information collection reviews for stock assessments already that a contractor has removed requirement and seeks public comment on the calendar, and any new additions obstructions to navigation; to review on the provisions thereof. DoD invites to the schedule. contractor requests for payment for comments on: Whether the proposed 3. Discuss and update review levels, mobilization and preparatory work; to collection of information is necessary that is, whether the stock assessments determine reasonableness of costs for the proper performance of the on the calendar will be benchmark allocated to mobilization and functions of DoD, including whether the assessments (new assessments) or demobilization; and to determine information will have practical utility; assessment updates (updates of existing eligibility for the 20 percent evaluation the accuracy of the estimate of the models with recent data). preference for United States firms in the burden of the proposed information 4. Review the upcoming schedule and award of some overseas construction collection; ways to enhance the quality, nominate additional products for review contracts. utility, and clarity of the information to by the Center for Independent Experts, Affected Public: Businesses and other be collected; and ways to minimize the if necessary. for-profit entities. burden of the information collection on 5. Discuss the Stock Assessment Respondent’s Obligation: Required to respondents, including the use of Prioritization process. obtain or retain benefits. automated collection techniques or 6. Discuss any changes related to the Type of Request: Revision of a other forms of information technology. proposed action to reclassify certain currently approved collection. The Office of Management and Budget management unit species as ecosystem Reporting Frequency: On occasion. (OMB) has approved this information component species. Number of Respondents: 1,735. collection requirement for use through 7. Discuss process and timing for Responses per Respondent: 5. September 30, 2018. DoD proposes that efficient release of information, that is, Annual Responses: 8,675. OMB extend its approval for three from WPSAR to the Council’s Scientific Average Burden per Response: 12. additional years. and Statistical Committee, to the Annual Response Burden Hours: Council, and to NMFS for rulemaking. DATES: DoD will consider all comments 104,100. 8. Public Comment. received by May 14, 2018. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, Summary of Information Collection Special Accommodations identified by OMB Control Number DFARS 236.570(a) prescribes use of The meeting is physically accessible 0704–0255, using any of the following the clause at DFARS 252.236–7000, to people with disabilities. Make direct methods: Modification Proposals—Price requests for sign language interpretation Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// Breakdown, in all fixed-price or other auxiliary aids to Marlowe www.regulations.gov. Follow the construction solicitations and contracts. Sabater at (808) 522–8143 or instructions for submitting comments. The clause requires the contractor to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 13, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

11186 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 14, 2018 / Notices submit a price breakdown with any DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE www.regulations.gov, including any proposal for a contract modification. personal information provided. Defense Acquisition Regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. DFARS 236.570(b) prescribes use of System Amy Williams, 571–372–6106. The the following clauses in fixed-price construction contracts and solicitations [Docket Number DARS–2018–0010; OMB information collection requirements as applicable: Control Number 0704–0187] addressed in this notice are available electronically on the internet at: http:// (1) The clause at DFARS 252.236– www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/ Information Collection Requirement; 7002, Obstruction of Navigable Defense Federal Acquisition index.htm. Paper copies are available Waterways, requires the contractor to Regulation Supplement; Information from Ms. Amy Williams, OUSD (A&S) notify the contracting officer of Collection in Support of the DoD DPAP (DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 obstructions in navigable waterways. Acquisition Process (Various Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC (2) The clause at DFARS 252.236– Miscellaneous Requirements) 20301–3060. 7003, Payment for Mobilization and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Preparatory Work, requires the Title, Associated Form, and OMB Regulations System, Department of contractor to provide supporting Number: Information Collection in Defense (DoD). documentation when submitting Support of the DoD Acquisition Process ACTION: Notice and request for (Various Miscellaneous Requirements); requests for payment for mobilization comments regarding a proposed OMB Control Number 0704–0187. and preparatory work. extension of an approved information Needs and Uses: This information (3) The clause at DFARS 252.236– collection requirement. collection requirement pertains to 7004, Payment for Mobilization and information required in DFARS parts Demobilization, permits the contracting SUMMARY: In compliance with the 208, 209, 235, and associated clauses in officer to require the contractor to Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD part 252 that an offeror must submit to furnish cost data justifying the announces the proposed extension of a DoD in response to a request for percentage of the cost split between public information collection proposals or an invitation for bids or a mobilization and demobilization, if the requirement and seeks public comment contract requirement. DoD uses this contracting officer believes that the on the provisions thereof. DoD invites information to— comments on: whether the proposed proposed percentages do not bear a • Determine whether to provide reasonable relation to the cost of the collection of information is necessary precious metals as Government- work. for the proper performance of the furnished material; functions of DoD, including whether the DFARS 236.570(c) prescribes use of • Determine whether a foreign information will have practical utility; the following provisions in solicitations government owns or controls the offeror the accuracy of the estimate of the for military construction contracts that to prevent access to proscribed burden of the proposed information are funded with military construction information; collection; ways to enhance the quality, appropriations and are estimated to • Determine whether there is a utility, and clarity of the information to compelling reason for a contractor to exceed $1,000,000: be collected; and ways to minimize the enter into a subcontract in excess of (1) The provision at DFARS 252.236– burden of the information collection on $30,000 with a firm, or subsidiary of a 7010, Overseas Military Construction— respondents, including the use of firm, that is identified in the ‘‘List of Preference for United States Firms, automated collection techniques or Parties Excluded from Federal when contract performance will be in a other forms of information technology. Procurement and Nonprocurement’’ as The Office of Management and Budget United States outlying area in the being ineligible for award of Defense (OMB) has approved this information Pacific or in a country bordering the subcontracts because it is owned or collection requirement for use through Arabian Gulf, requires an offeror to controlled by the government of a July 31, 2018. DoD proposes that OMB specify whether or not it is a United country that is a state sponsor of extend its approval for three additional States firm. terrorism; years. (2) The provision at DFARS 252.236– • Evaluate claims of indemnification DATES: DoD will consider all comments for losses or damages occurring under a 7012, Military Construction on received by May 14, 2018. research and development contract; and Kwajalein Atoll—Evaluation Preference, ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, • Keep track of radio frequencies on when contract performance will be on identified by OMB Control Number electronic equipment under research Kwajalein Atoll, requires an offeror to 0704–0187, using any of the following and development contracts so that the specify whether it is a United States methods: user does not override or interfere with firm, a Marshallese firm, or other firm. Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// the use of that frequency by another Jennifer L. Hawes, www.regulations.gov. Follow the user. instructions for submitting comments. Affected Public: Businesses or other Regulatory Control Officer,Defense Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Acquisition Regulations System. OMB Control Number 0704–0187 in the Respondent’s Obligation: Required to [FR Doc. 2018–05183 Filed 3–13–18; 8:45 am] subject line of the message. obtain or retain benefits. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Æ Fax: 571–372–6094. Type of Request: Revision of a daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition currently approved collection. Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Amy Number of Respondents: 308. Williams, OUSD (A&S) DPAP (DARS), Responses per Respondent: 1. 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, Annual Responses: 308. Washington, DC 20301–3060. Average Burden per Response: 2 Comments received generally will be hours. posted without change to http:// Annual Burden Hours: 616. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 13, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.
DatesDoD will consider all comments received by May 14, 2018.
ContactMs. Mark Gomersall, 571-372-6099. The
FR Citation83 FR 11185 
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