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###### Department of Defense

###### General Services Administration

###### National Aeronautics and Space Administration

          - [OMB Control No. 9000-0132] 

# AGENCIES:

Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 

# ACTION:

Notice of request for an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0132). 

# SUMMARY:

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews. A request for public comments was published at 65 FR 17490, April 3, 2000. No comments were received. 

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 

# DATES:

Comments may be submitted on or before July 13, 2000.

# ADDRESSES:

Comments, including suggestions for reducing this burden, should be submitted to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVRS), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. 

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Linda Klein, Office of Federal Acquisition Policy, GSA (202) 501-3755. 

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

## A. Purpose 

The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR), as discussed in Part 44 of the FAR, is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting. The review provides the administrative contracting officer a basis for granting, withholding, or withdrawing approval of the contractor's purchasing system. 

## B. Annual Reporting Burden 

*Number of Respondents:*                     1,580.                 

*Responses Per Respondent:*                     1.                 

*Total Responses:*                     1,580.                 

*Average Burden Per Response:*                     17.                 

*Total Burden Hours:*                     26,860.                 

*Obtaining Copies of Proposals:*                     Requester may obtain a copy of the proposal from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVRS), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 208-5997. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0132, Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews, in all correspondence.                 

Dated: June 8, 2000.

Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

[FR Doc. 00-14877 Filed 6-12-00; 8:45 am] 

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