Notice2021-11638
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 245, Government Property, and Related Clauses and Forms
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June 3, 2021
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Defense DepartmentDefense Acquisition Regulations System
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed revision and extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: 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; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 September 30, 2021. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for three additional years.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 105 (Thursday, June 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29758-29759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11638]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2021-0013; OMB Control Number 0704-0246]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 245, Government Property, and Related
Clauses and Forms
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed revision
and extension of an approved information collection requirement.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD
announces the proposed revision and extension of a public information
collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions
thereof. DoD invites comments on: 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; the
accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and 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 September 30, 2021. DoD proposes
that OMB extend its approval for three additional years.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by August 2, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0246, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
[cir] Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#09667a6d276d6f687b7a496468606527646065"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a55495e145e5c5b48497a575b535614575356">[email protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0246 in the subject line of the message.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms.
Kimberly Ziegler, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B938,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information
provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kimberly Ziegler, 571-372-6095.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) Part 245, Government Property, related clauses in
DFARS 252, and related forms in DFARS 253; OMB Control Number 0704-
0246.
Type of Request: Revision.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit
institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Number of Respondents: 1,504.
Responses per Respondent: 25, approximately.
Annual Responses: 37,479.
Average Burden per Response: 1 hour, approximately.
Annual Response Burden Hours: 36,058.
Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: 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 Government property.
DFARS 245.302 concerns contracts with foreign governments or
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international organizations. Paragraph (1)(i) requires contractors to
request and obtain contracting officer approval before using Government
property on work for foreign governments and international
organizations.
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 bids. 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.
The contract clause at DFARS 252.245-7003, Contractor Property
Management System Administration, prescribed at 245.107(5), addresses
the requirement for contractors to respond in writing to initial and
final determinations from the administrative contracting officer that
identifies deficiencies in the contractor's property management system.
DD Form 1348-1A, DoD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document, is
prescribed at DFARS 245.7001-3 for use when authorized by the plant
clearance officer.
DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty, is prescribed in the clause at DFARS
252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal. 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
five years from the date of the sale.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2021-11638 Filed 6-2-21; 8:45 am]
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