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###### Department of Defense

          - [OMB Control Number 0704-0390]

# AGENCY:

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 for use through March 31, 2005. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use through March 31, 2008.

# DATES:

DoD will consider all comments received by March 7, 2005.

# ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704-0390, using any of the following methods: 
      - Defense Acquisition Regulations Web Site: http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/​dar/​dfars.nsf/​pubcomm.                          Follow the instructions for submitting comments.                     
      - E-mail: dfars@osd.mil . Include OMB Control Number 0704-0390 in the subject line of the message.                     
      - Fax: (703) 602-0350.
      - Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Euclides Barrera, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.
      - Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-3402.

                        All comments received will be posted to                         *http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/​dar/​dfars.nsf*.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Mr. Euclides Barrera, (703) 602-0296. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are available electronically on the Internet at:                         *http://www.acq.osd.mil/​dpap/​dfars/​index.htm*. Paper copies are available from Mr. Euclides Barrera, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Title and OMB Number:*                     Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes, and related clause in DFARS 252.229; OMB Control Number 0704-0390.                

*Needs and Uses:*                     DoD uses this information to determine if DoD contractors in the United Kingdom have attempted to obtain relief from customs                           ( print page 796)                        duty on vehicle fuels in accordance with contract requirements.                

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

*Annual Burden Hours:*                     92.                

*Number of Respondents:*                     23.                

*Responses Per Respondent:*                     1.                

*Annual Responses:*                     23.                

*Average Burden Per Response:*                     4 hours.                

*Frequency:*                     On occasion.                

## Summary of Information Collection

The clause at DFARS 252.229-7010, Relief from Customs Duty on Fuel (United Kingdom), is prescribed at DFARS 229.402-70(j) for use in solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom that require the use of fuels (gasoline or diesel) and lubricants in taxis or vehicles other than passenger vehicles. The clause requires the contractor to provide the contracting officer with evidence that the contractor has initiated an attempt to obtain relief from customs duty on fuels and lubricants, as permitted by an agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Michele P. Peterson,

Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

[FR Doc. 05-181 Filed 1-4-05; 8:45 am]

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