[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30050-30051]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14957]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


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, the DoD announces the proposed extension of a 
public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on 
the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's 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 through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. This information collection requirement is currently 
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use through 
December 31, 1996. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use 
through December 31, 1999.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 
12, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection requirement should be sent to: Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Mr. Michael Pelkey, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062. Telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite OMB Control Number 
0704-0353 in all correspondence related to this issue.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Pelkey, at (703) 602-0131. 
A copy of this information collection requirement is available 
electronically via the Internet at: <a href="http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/
">http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/
</a> Paper copies may be obtained from Mr. Michael Pelkey, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062

    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Responsible Prospective 
Contractors, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign 
Government, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
Subpart 209.1 and the provision at 252.209-7002; no form is used for 
this information collection; OMB Number 0704-0353.


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    Needs and Uses: 10 U.S.C. 2536 prohibits award of a DoD contract 
under a national security program to an entity controlled by a foreign 
government, if access to a proscribed category of information is 
necessary for the performance of the contract. This information 
collection is used by contracting officers to identify offers from 
companies controlled by a foreign government, to ensure compliance with 
10 U.S.C. 2536.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and small businesses or organizations.
    Annual Burden Hours: 25.
    Number of Responses: 25.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The guidance at DFARS 209.104 (48 CFR 209.104) and the solicitation 
provision at DFARS 252.209-7002 (48 CFR 252.209-7002) implement the 
requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2536. The provision at DFARS 252.209-7002 
requires that offerors under solicitations for contracts involving 
proscribed information disclose any interest a foreign government has 
in the offeror, when that interest constitutes control by a foreign 
government.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 96-14957 Filed 6-12-96; 8:45 am]
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