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[Federal Register: August 6, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 151)]
[Notices]               
[Page 47561-47562]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

 
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; Contract Financing (OMB Control Number 0704-
0359)

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 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

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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 for use through December 31, 2010. 
DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional 
years.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by October 5, 2010

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0359, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: 
http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for 
submitting comments.
    [cir] E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0359 
in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Fax: (703) 602-0350.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn.: Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    [cir] Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gomersall, 703-602-0302. The 
information collection requirements addressed in this notice are 
available on the World Wide Web at: http:[sol][sol]www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm. Paper copies are available from Mr. Mark 
Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 232, Contract Financing, 
and related clause at DFARS 252.232-7007, Limitation of Government's 
Obligation; OMB Control Number 0704-0359.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requires contractors 
that are awarded incrementally funded, fixed-price DoD contracts to 
notify the Government when the work under the contract will, within 90 
days, reach the point at which the amount payable by the Government 
(including any termination costs) approximates 85 percent of the funds 
currently allotted to the contract. This information will be used to 
determine what course of action the Government will take (e.g., allot 
additional funds for continued performance, terminate the contract, or 
terminate certain contract line items).
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and non-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 800.
    Number of Respondents: 800.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 800.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection includes requirements related to 
contract financing and payment in DFARS part 232, Contract Financing, 
and the related clause at DFARS 252.232-7007, Limitation of 
Government's Obligation. DFARS subpart 232.7, Contract Funding, limits 
the use of incrementally funded fixed-price contracts to situations 
where (1) the contract is for severable services, does not exceed one 
year in length, and is incrementally funded using funds available as of 
the date the funds are obligated; or (2) the contract uses funds 
available from two or more fiscal years and is funded with research and 
development appropriations, or Congress has otherwise authorized 
incremental funding. The clause at DFARS 252.232-7007 identifies 
procedures for incrementally funding the contract and requires the 
contractor to provide the Government with written notice when the work 
will reach the point at which the amount payable by the Government, 
including any termination costs, approximates 85 percent of the funds 
currently allotted to the contract.

Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2010-19411 Filed 8-5-10; 8:45 am]
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