Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Parts 223 and 226, Occupational Safety and Drug-Free Work Force

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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, 2027. 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 91, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66112-66113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21330]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2026-0529; OMB Control Number 0704-0272]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Parts 223 and 226, Occupational Safety 
and Drug-Free Work Force

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, 
2027. 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 December 18, 2026.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0272, using either of the following methods:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    <bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a75697e347e7c7b68695a777b737634777376"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="68071b0c460c0e091a1b280509010446050104">[email&#160;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: David Johnson, 202-913-5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Parts 223 and 226, Occupational Safety and Drug-Free 
Work Force and Related Clauses; 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.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 2,283.
    Responses per Respondent: 34.5, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 71,857.
    Average Burden per Response: 0.4 hour, approximately.
    Annual Burden Hours: 29,134.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requires that an 
offeror or contractor submit information to DoD in response to four 
contract clauses relating to occupational safety and drug-free work 
force program. DoD contracting officers use this information to--
    <bullet> Verify compliance with requirements for labeling of 
hazardous materials;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Identify the place of performance of all ammunition and 
explosives work;
    <bullet> Ensure contractor compliance and monitor subcontractor 
compliance with DoD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of Sensitive 
Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives; and
    <bullet> Ensure compliance with the clause requirements with regard 
to programs for achieving the objective of a drug-free work force; 
requires contractor recordkeeping.
    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)

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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. 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 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,
Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2026-21330 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
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