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###### Department of Defense

###### Defense Acquisition Regulation System

          - [Docket Number 2015-0005]

# 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 under Control Number 0704-0479 for use through June 30, 2015. DoD is proposing that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years.

# DATES:

DoD will consider all comments received by March 25, 2015.

# ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704-0479, 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 0704-0479 in the subject line of the message.                    

                        ○                         *Fax:*                         (571) 372-6094.                    

                        ○                         *Mail:*                         Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Mark Gomersall, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060.                    

                        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:

                        Mr. Mark Gomersall, at (571) 372-6099. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are available on the World Wide Web at:                         *http://www.acq.osd.mil/​dpap/​dfars/​index.htm.*                         Paper copies are available from Mr. Mark Gomersall, 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) Business Systems-Definition and Administration; DFARS 234, Earned Value Management System, OMB Control Number 0704-0479.                

*Needs and Uses:*                     DFARS clause 252.242-7005 requires contractors to respond to written determinations of significant deficiencies in the contractor's business systems as defined in the clause. The information contractors are required to submit in response to findings of significant deficiencies in their accounting system, estimating system, material management and accounting system and purchasing system has previously been approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This request specifically addresses information required by DFARS clause 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, for contractors to respond to determinations of significant deficiencies in a contractor's Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The requirements apply to entities that are contractually required to maintain an EVMS. DoD needs this information to document actions to correct significant deficiencies in contractor business systems. DoD contracting officers use the information to mitigate the risk of unallowable and unreasonable costs being charged on government contracts.                

*Affected Public:*                     Businesses or other for-profit institutions.                

*Number of Respondents:*                     12.                

*Responses per Respondent:*                     1.                

*Annual Responses:*                     12.                

*Average Burden per Response:*                     Approximately 676 hours.                

*Annual Response Burden Hours:*                     8,112.                

*Reporting Frequency:*                     On occasion.                

## Summary of Information Collection

DFARS clause 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, requires contractors to respond in writing to initial and final determinations of significant deficiencies in the contractor's business systems as defined in the clause.

Manuel Quinones,

Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

[FR Doc. 2015-03551 Filed 2-20-15; 8:45 am]

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