Notice2023-21230
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Occupational Safety, Drug-Free Work Force and Related Clauses
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Published
September 28, 2023
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Defense DepartmentDefense Acquisition Regulations System
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed 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 DoD's 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 through 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 under Control Number 0704-0272 through January 31, 2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66822-66823]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21230]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number: DARS-2023-0034; OMB Control Number 0704-0272]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Occupational Safety, Drug-Free Work Force and
Related Clauses
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.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD
announces the proposed 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
DoD's 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 through 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 under Control Number 0704-0272 through January 31,
2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information
collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by November 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number
0704-0272, 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#b0dfc3d49ed4d6d1c2c3f0ddd1d9dc9eddd9dc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="335c40571d5755524140735e525a5f1d5e5a5f">[email protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0272 in the subject line of the message.
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: Mr. David Johnson, 202-913-5764.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency,
Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-free
Workplace--DoD FAR Supplement Part 223; OMB Control Number 0704-0272.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Respondents: 4,527.
Responses per Respondent: 15.3, approximately.
Annual Responses: 69,239.
Hours per Response: 8.4 approximately.
Annual Burden Hours: 581,147 hours.
Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: This information collection requires that an
offeror or contractor submit information to DoD in response to DFARS
solicitation four contract clauses relating to occupational safety and
drug-free work force program. DoD contracting officers use this
information to--
[cir] Verify compliance with requirements for labeling of hazardous
materials;
[cir] Ensure contractor compliance and monitor subcontractor
compliance with DoD 4145.26-M, DoD Contractors' Safety Manual for
Ammunition and Explosives, and minimize risk of mishaps;
[cir] Identify the place of performance of all ammunition and
explosives work; and
[cir] Ensure contractor compliance and monitor subcontractor
compliance with DoD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of Sensitive
Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
[cir] Ensure compliance with the clause program requirements with
regard to programs for achieving the objective of a drug-free work
force; requires contractor recordkeeping.
Summary of Information Collection
This information collection addresses the following requirements:
1. DFARS 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels. Paragraph (c)
requires all offerors to list which hazardous materials will be labeled
in accordance with certain statutory requirements instead of the Hazard
Communication Standard. Paragraph (d) requires only the apparently
successful offeror to submit, before award, a copy of the hazard
warning label for all hazardous materials not listed in paragraph (c)
of the clause.
2. DFARS 252.223-7002, Safety Precautions for Ammunition and
Explosives. Paragraph (c)(2) requires the contractor, within 30 days of
notification of noncompliance with DoD 4145.26-M, to notify the
contracting officer of actions taken to correct the noncompliance.
Paragraph (d)(1) requires the contractor to notify the contracting
officer immediately of any mishaps involving ammunition or explosives.
Paragraph (d)(3) requires the contractor to submit a written report of
the investigation of the mishap to the contracting officer. Paragraph
(g)(4) requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer before
placing a subcontract for ammunition or explosives.
3. DFARS 252.223-7003, Changes in Place of Performance--Ammunition
and Explosives. Paragraph (a) requires the offeror to identify, in the
Place of Performance provision of the solicitation, the place of
performance of all ammunition and explosives work covered by the Safety
Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives clause of the solicitation.
Paragraphs (b) and (c) require the offeror or contractor to obtain
written permission from the contracting officer before changing the
place of performance after the date set for receipt of offers or after
contract award.
4. DFARS 252.223-7007, Safeguarding Sensitive Conventional Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives.
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Paragraph (e) requires the contractor to notify the cognizant Defense
Security Service field office within 10 days after award of any
subcontract involving sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and
explosives within the scope of DoD 5100.76-M.
5. DFARS 252.223-7004, Drug-Free Work Force. The clause requires
that certain contractors maintain records necessary to demonstrate
reasonable efforts to eliminate the unlawful use by contractor
employees of controlled substances. DoD does not regularly collect any
information with regard to this clause.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-21230 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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