89 FR 57 pg. 20457 - Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 243, Requests for Equitable Adjustment
Type: NOTICEVolume: 89Number: 57Page: 20457
Page: 20457Docket number: [Docket Number DARS–2024–0009; OMB Control Number 0704–0397]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2024–06110 Filed 3–21–24; 8:45 am]
Agency: Defense Department
Sub Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2024-0009; OMB Control Number 0704-0397]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 243, Requests for Equitable Adjustment
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.
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 0704-0397 through July 31, 2024. DoD proposes that OMB extend approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
DATES:
DoD will consider all comments received by May 21, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704-0397, using either of the following methods:
? Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
? Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0397 in the subject line of the message.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, 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) Part 243, Contract Modifications and Related Clause at DFARS 252.243-7002; OMB Control Number 0704-0397.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Number of Respondents: 142.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 142.
Average Burden per Response: 5.2 hours, approximately.
Annual Burden Hours: 734.
Frequency: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: The information collection required by the clause at DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, implements 10 U.S.C. 3862(a). The clause requires contractors to certify that requests for equitable adjustment exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold are made in good faith and that the supporting data are accurate and complete. The clause also requires contractors to fully disclose all facts relevant to the requests for equitable adjustment. DoD contracting officers and auditors use this information to evaluate contractor requests for equitable adjustments to contracts.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2024-06110 Filed 3-21-24; 8:45 am]
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