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difference between the sea lion and the seal. They did not have an obvious direction of travel and mitigation measures were not needed because sonar sources were not active at the time. The sea state was somewhat choppy during the actual HFAS test event and potentially contributed to the lack of marine mammals seen despite the elevated observation platform of the larger vessels. No marine mammals were observed before, during, or after the MFAS event. Adaptive Management

In general, adaptive management allows NMFS to consider new information from different sources to determine (with input from the Navy regarding practicability) if monitoring efforts should be modified if new information suggests that such modifications are appropriate. All of the 5-year rules and LOAs issued to the Navy include an adaptive management component, which includes an annual meeting between NMFS and the Navy. NMFS and the Navy conducted an adaptive management meeting in October, 2011, which representatives from the Marine Mammal Commission participated in, wherein we reviewed the Navy monitoring results through August 1, 2011, discussed other Navy research and development efforts, and discussed other new information that could potentially inform decisions regarding Navy mitigation and monitoring.

For the 2012—2016 LOA, the Navy requested to make the following changes concerning marine mammal monitoring protocols. Specifically, the Navy requested to change the condition in 7(c)(i)(B) of the Monitoring and Reporting section of the LOA to address the Navy’s activity monitoring logistics and to ensure that visual monitoring is conducted in suitable conditions. The language would be changed from

‘‘For specified events, shore-based and vessel surveys shall be used 1 day prior to and 1–2 days post activity.’’

to‘‘For specified events, shore-based and vessel surveys shall be used within 36 hours prior to and post activity during daylight hours.’’

After reviewing the Navy’s request, NMFS agrees with the Navy that this minor modification should be implemented in the renewed LOA.

Authorization

Since there are no changes in the Navy’s proposed RDT&E activities at the NAVSEA NUWC Keyport Range Complex, NMFS’ determination that the Navy’s Keyport Range Complex RDT&E activities will have no more than a negligible impact on the affected species or stocks of marine mammals in the action area, as described in the original regulations, is still valid. There is no subsistence use of marine mammals that could potentially be impacted by the Navy’s RDT&E activities at Keyport Range Complex. Further, the level of taking authorized in May 2012 through April 2016 for the Navy’s Keyport Range Complex RDT&E activities is consistent with our previous findings made for the total taking allowed under the Keyport Range Complex regulations.Accordingly, NMFS has issued a fouryear LOA for Navy’s RDT&E activities conducted at the NAVSEA NUWC Keyport Range Complex from May 17, 2012, through April 11, 2016.

Dated: May 14, 2012. Helen Golde, Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.

[FR Doc. 2012–12681 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Defense Acquisition Regulations System** 

**[Docket No. DARS 2011–0072; Sequence 02]**

**Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition**  **Regulation Supplement; Government Property** 

**AGENCY :**  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**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 for use through November 30, 2012. 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 July 23, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0246, using any of the following methods:

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

Æ Email: dfars@osd.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704–0246 in the subject line of the message.

Æ Fax: 571–372–6094.

Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Meredith Murphy, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B855, 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, 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. Meredith Murphy, 571–372–6098. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are available on the World Wide Web at: http://www. acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars.html. Paper copies are available from Ms. Meredith Murphy, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B855, Washington, DC 20301–3060.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 245, Government Property, DFARS section 211.274, Reporting of Government-Furnished Equipment in the DoD Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry; the related clauses at DFARS 252.245–7000 through –7004 and 252.211–7007; and the related forms, including DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document; DD Form 1348–1A, DoD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document; DD Form 1637, Notice of Acceptance of Inventory Schedules; DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty; DD Form 1640, Request for Plant Clearance; DD Form 1641, Disposal Determination/ Approval; and DD Form 1822, End Use Certificate; OMB Control Number 0704–
0246.


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Needs and Uses: DoD needs this information to account for Government property in the possession of contractors. Property administrators, contracting officers, and contractors use this information to maintain property records and material inspection, shipping, and receiving reports.

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

Annual Burden Hours: 53,560. Number of Respondents: 16,075. Responses per Respondent: 2.97. Annual Responses: 47,815. Average Burden per Response: 1.12 hours.

Frequency: On occasion. Summary of Information Collection

This requirement provides for the collection of information related to providing Government property to contractors; contractor use and management of Government property; and reporting, redistribution, and disposal of contractor inventory.

a. DFARS 211.274, Item identification and valuation requirements, and the associated clause at DFARS 252.211– 7007, require contractors to provide reliable accountability of property and asset visibility throughout the property life cycle by recording the property in the DoD Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry. (This DoD IUID recording replaced the annual report for contracts involving Government property on DD Form 1662 in the 2009 information collection update.)

b. DFARS 245.302(1)(i) requires contractors to request and obtain contracting officer approval before using Government property on work for foreign governments and international organizations.

c. DFARS 245.604–3 concerns the sale of surplus Government property. Under paragraph (b), a contractor may be directed by the plant clearance officer to issue informal invitations for bid. Under paragraph (d), a contractor may be authorized by the plant clearance officer to purchase or retain Government property at less than cost if the plant clearance officer determines this method is essential for expeditious plant clearance. When using the latter method, the contractor must submit to the plant clearance officer the informal bids received and sufficient information to ensure that the Government’s interests will be adequately protected.

d. DFARS subpart 245.70, Plant Clearance Forms, prescribes the requirements for the use of the following forms:

(1) DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document (JUL 2006): Prescribed at DFARS 245.7001–2, the form is completed by the contractor for transfer and donation of excess contractor inventory.

(2) DD Form 1348–1A, DoD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document: Prescribed at DFARS 245.7001–3, the form is used when authorized by the plant clearance officer.

(3) DD Form 1640, Request for Plant Clearance (JUN 2003): Prescribed at DFARS 245.7001–4, the contractor completes this form to request plant clearance assistance or transfer plant clearance.

(4) DD Form 1641, Disposal Determination/Approval (APR 2000): Prescribed at DFARS 245.7001–5, this form is used to record rationale for the following disposal determinations:

(i) Downgrade useable property to

scrap.

(ii) Abandonment or destruction. (iii) Noncompetitive sale of surplus property.

(iv) Other disposal actions. (5) DD Form 1822, End Use Certificate: Addressed at DFARS 245.7001–6, this form is prescribed by DoDI 5230.18, entitled ‘‘The DoD Foreign Disclosure and Technical Information System,’’ and is used when directed by the plant clearance officer.

e. In addition, the following DD forms are prescribed in the clause at DFARS 252.245–7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal (AUG 2011):

(1) DD Form 1637, Notice of Acceptance of Inventory Schedules (JUN 2003): There is no information collection burden on contractors associated with this form. Government plant clearance officers use this form to indicate acceptance of the contractor’s inventory schedules.

(2) DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty: When scrap is sold by the contractor, after Government approval, the purchaser of the scrap material(s) may be required to certify, by signature on the DD Form 1639, that (i) the purchased material will be used only as scrap and (ii), if sold by the purchaser, the purchaser will obtain an identical warranty from the individual buying the scrap from the initial purchaser. The warranty contained in the DD Form 1639 expires by its terms five years from the date of the sale.

Ynette R. Shelkin, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2012–12615 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION** 

**Notice of Submission for OMB Review; Office of Planning, Evaluation and**  **Policy Development; Case Studies of Current and Former Grantees under**  **the Title III National Professional Development Program (NPDP)** 

**SUMMARY :**  The purpose of the National Professional Development Program, which is administered by the Office of English Language Acquisition, is to support pre-service education and professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English Learners (ELs).

**DATES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 25,
2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or mailed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 04823. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202–401–0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection and OMB Control Number when making your request.

Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–
8339.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the