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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 October 31, 2014. 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 15, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0248, using any of the following
methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include
OMB Control Number 0704–0252 in the subject line of the message.

Fax: 571–372–6094. Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Jennifer Hawes, 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.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Jennifer Hawes, 571–372–6115. 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. Jennifer Hawes, 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), Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; DD Form 250, DD Form 250c, DD form 250–1; OMB
Control Number 0704–0248.

Needs and Uses: The collection of this information is necessary to process the shipping and receipt of materials from and payment to contractors under DoD

contracts.

Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit institutions.

Annual Burden Hours: 209,804. Number of Respondents: 92,500. Responses per Respondent: Approximately 25.

Annual Responses: 2,352,941. Average Burden per Response: About

5 minutes.

Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

This information collection includes the requirements of DFARS Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; the related clause at DFARS 252.246–7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; and, DD Forms 250, 250c, and 250–1. The clause at DFARS
252.246–7000 is used in contracts that require separate and distinct deliverables. The clause requires the contractor to prepare and furnish to the Government a material inspection and receiving report (DD Form 250) in a manner and to the extent required by DFARS Appendix F. The information is required for material inspection and acceptance, shipping, and payment.

Amy G. Williams, Deputy, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Defense Acquisition Regulations System** 

**[Docket Number DARS–2014–0031]**

**Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition**  **Regulation Supplement; Transportation** 

**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.

**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 under Control Number 0704–0245 for use through October 31, 2014. Also included in this submission is the DFARS part 247- related transportation requirement (DFARS clause 252.247–7028) previously approved under OMB Control Number 0704–0250 that expires on April 30, 2016. (The information collection requirements associated with DFARS part 242, Contract Administration and Audit Services, will
remain in OMB Control Number 0704– 0250.) DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for the requirements now
included under Control Number 0704– 0245 for use for three additional years.

**DATES :**  DoD will consider all comments received by September 15, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0245, using any of the following
methods:

Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include
OMB Control Number 0704–0245 in the subject line of the message.

Æ Fax: 571–372–6094.

Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Veronica Fallon, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, Washington, DC 20301–3060.

Æ Comments received generally will be posted without change to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Veronica Fallon, 571–372–6098.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation, and related clauses at DFARS 252.247; OMB Control Number

0704–0245.

Needs and Uses: DoD contracting officers use this information to verify that prospective contractors have adequate insurance prior to award of stevedoring contracts; to provide appropriate price adjustments to stevedoring contracts; to assist the Maritime Administration in monitoring


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compliance with requirements for use of U.S.-flag vessels in accordance with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. 2631); and to provide appropriate and timely shipping documentation/

instructions to contractors.

Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.

Annual Burden Hours: 166,420. Number of Respondents: 250,000. Responses per Respondent: Approximately 1.67.

Annual Responses: 417,341. Average Burden per Response: 0.4 hours.

Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7000, Hardship Conditions, is prescribed at DFARS 247.270–4(a) for use in all
solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of stevedoring services. Paragraph (a) of the clause requires the contractor to notify the contracting
officer of unusual conditions associated with loading or unloading a particular cargo, for potential adjustment of contract labor rates; and to submit any associated request for price adjustment to the contracting officer within 10 working days of the vessel sailing time.

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7001, Price Adjustment, is prescribed at DFARS 247.270–4(b) for use in solicitations and contracts when using sealed bidding to acquire stevedoring services. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause require the contractor to notify the contracting officer of certain changes in the wage rates or benefits that apply to its direct labor employees. Paragraph (g) of the clause requires the contractor
to include with its final invoice a
statement that the contractor has experienced no decreases in rates of pay for labor or has notified the contracting
officer of all such decreases.

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7002, Revision of Prices, is prescribed at DFARS 247.270–4(c) for use in solicitations and contracts when using negotiation to acquire stevedoring services. Paragraph (c) of the clause provides that, at any time, either the contracting officer or the contractor may
deliver to the other a written demand that the parties negotiate to revise the prices under the contract. Paragraph (d) of the clause requires that, if either party makes such a demand, the contractor must submit relevant data upon which to base negotiations.

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7007, Liability and Insurance, is prescribed at DFARS 247.270–4(g) for use in all
solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of stevedoring services. Paragraph (f) of the clause requires the contractor to furnish the contracting officer with satisfactory evidence of

insurance.

The provision at DFARS 252.247– 7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, is prescribed at DFARS 247.574(a) for use in all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Paragraph (b) of the provision requires the offeror to represent whether or not it anticipates that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from the
solicitation.

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, is prescribed at DFARS 247.574(b) for use in all solicitations and contracts except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services. Paragraph (d) of the clause requires the contractor to submit any requests for use of other than U.S.-flag vessels in writing to the contracting officer. Paragraph (e) of the clause requires the contractor to submit one copy of the rated on board vessel operating carrier’s ocean bill of landing. Paragraph (f) of the clause, if the contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, requires the contractor to represent, with its final invoice, that: (1) No ocean transportation was used in the performance of the contract; (2) only U.S.-flag vessels were used for all ocean shipments under the contract; (3) the
contractor had the written consent of the contracting officer for all non-U.S.- flag ocean transportation; or (4) shipments were made on non-U.S.-flag
vessels without the written consent of the contracting officer. Contractors must flow down these requirements to
noncommercial subcontracts and certain types of commercial subcontracts. Subcontracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold are excluded from the requirements of paragraph (f) stated
above.

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea, is prescribed at DFARS 247.574(c) for use in all contracts, for which the offeror represented, by completion of the provision at DFARS 252.247–7022, that it did not anticipate transporting any supplies by sea in performance of the contract. Paragraph (a) of the clause requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer if the contractor learns, after award of the contract, that supplies will be transported by sea.

The clause at DFARS 252.247–7026,
Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards—Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade, is prescribed at DFARS 247.574(e) in solicitations that require a covered vessel for carriage of cargo for DoD. Paragraph (c) of the clause requires the offeror to provide information with its offer, addressing all covered vessels for which overhaul, repair, and maintenance work has been performed during the period covering the current calendar year, up to the date of proposal submission, and the preceding four calendar years.

The clause at DFARS 252.247.7028, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, is prescribed at DFARS 247.207(2) for
inclusion in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, when shipping under Bills of Lading
and Domestic Route Order under FOB origin contract, Export Traffic Release regardless of FOB terms, or foreign military sales shipments. Paragraph (a) of the clause requires contractors to complete DD Form 1659 to request shipping documentation/instructions, unless an automated system is available (paragraph (b) of the clause).

Amy G. Williams, Deputy, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

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**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**Applications for New Awards; Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for** **Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools; Correction** 

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.282M.

**AGENCY :**  Office of Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Notice; correction.

**SUMMARY :**  On June 20, 2014, we published in the Federal Register (79 FR 35323) a notice inviting applications
for new awards under the CSP’s Grantsfor Replication and Expansion of HighQuality Charter Schools. This correction notice changes the deadline date for intergovernmental review from October 3, 2014, to July 21, 2014.

**DATES :**  Effective July 16, 2014.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Correction

In the Federal Register of June 20, 2014 (79 FR 35323), on page 35323, in