Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; North Carolina Sales Tax Certification, 5970-5971 [05-2197]

Download as PDF 5970 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0259, using any of the following methods: • Defense Acquisition Regulations Web site: https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/ dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704–0259 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (703) 602–0350. • Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Robin Schulze, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202–3402. All comments received will be posted to https://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/ dfars.nsf. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Schulze, (703) 602–0326. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are available electronically on the World Wide Web at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/ index.htm. Paper copies are available from Robin Schulze, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 216, Types of Contracts, and related clauses at DFARS 252.216–7000, Economic Price Adjustment-Basic Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, or Copper Mill Products; DFARS 252.216–7001, Economic Price Adjustment-Nonstandard Steel Items, and DFARS 252.216–7003, Economic Price Adjustment-Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government; OMB Control Number 0704–0259. Needs and Uses: The clauses at DFARS 252.216–7000, 252.216–7001, and 252.216–7003 require contractors with fixed-price economic price adjustment contracts to submit information to the contracting officer regarding changes in established material prices or wage rates. The contracting officer uses this information to make appropriate adjustments to contract prices. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 1,592. Number of Respondents: 204. Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 2. Annual Responses: 395. VerDate jul<14>2003 18:52 Feb 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 Average Burden Per Response: 4.03 hours. Frequency: On occasion. Summary of Information Collection Each clause requires the contractor to submit certain information that the contracting officer uses to adjust contract prices: a. Paragraph (c) of the clause at DFARS 252.216–7000 requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer of the amount and effective date of each decrease in any established price. Paragraph (d) of the clause permits the contractor to submit a written request to the contracting officer for an increase in contract price. b. Paragraph (f)(2) of the clause at DFARS 252.216–7001 requires the contractor to furnish a statement identifying the correctness of the established prices and employee hourly earnings that are relevant to the computation of various indices. Paragraph (f)(3) of the clause requires the contractor to make available all records used in the computation of labor indices upon the request of the contracting officer. c. Paragraph (b)(1) of the clause at DFARS 252.216–7003 permits the contractor to provide a written request for contract adjustment based on increases in wage rates or material prices that are controlled by a foreign government. Paragraph (c) of the clause requires the contractor to make available its books and records that support a requested change in contract price. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 05–2170 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0059] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; North Carolina Sales Tax Certification AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for an extension to an existing OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning North Carolina sales tax certification. The clearance currently expires May 31, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 5, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Streets, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Olson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–3221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Act authorizes counties and incorporated cities and towns to obtain each year from the Commissioner of Revenue of the State of North Carolina a refund of sales and use taxes indirectly paid on building materials, supplies, fixtures, and equipment that become a part of or are annexed to any building or structure in North Carolina. However, to substantiate a refund claim for sales or use taxes paid on purchases of building materials, supplies, fixtures, or equipment by a contractor, the Government must secure from the contractor certified statements setting forth the cost of the property purchased from each vendor and the amount of sales or use taxes paid. Similar certified statements by subcontractors must be obtained by the general contractor and furnished to the Government. The information is used as evidence to establish exemption from State and local taxes. E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 424. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 424. Hours Per Response: .17. Total Burden Hours: 72. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0059, North Carolina Sales Tax Certification, in all correspondence. Dated: January 28, 2005 Julia B. Wise Acting Director,Contract Policy Division [FR Doc. 05–2197 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No.9000–0031, Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources, in all correspondence. ADDRESSES: Linda Nelson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–1900. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION A. Purpose NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0031] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance. AGENCIES: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning contractor use of Government supply sources. The clearance currently expires on May 31, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 18:52 Feb 03, 2005 Submit comments on or before April 5, 2005. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE VerDate jul<14>2003 collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Jkt 205001 When it is in the best interest of the Government and whensupplies and services are required by a Government contract,contracting officers may authorize contractors to use Governmentsupply sources in performing certain contracts. The information informs the schedule contractor that theordering contractor is authorized to use this Government supplysource and fills the ordering contractor’s order under the termsof the Government contract. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 300. Responses Per Respondent: 7. Annual Responses: 2,100. Hours Per Response: .25. Total Burden Hours: 525. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4775. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0031, Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources, in all correspondence. Dated: January 28, 2005 Julia B. Wise Acting Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–2198 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5971 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0032] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Contractor Use of Interagency Motor Pool Vehicles Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing clearance. AGENCIES: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning contractor use of interagency motor pool vehicles. The clearance currently expires on May 31, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 5, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No.9000–0032, Contractor Use of Interagency Motor Pool Vehicles, in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Linda Nelson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–1900. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 23 (Friday, February 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5970-5971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2197]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0059]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; North 
Carolina Sales Tax Certification

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of request for an extension to an existing OMB 
clearance.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently 
approved information collection requirement concerning North Carolina 
sales tax certification. The clearance currently expires May 31, 2005.
    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; 
whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of 
information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and 
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

DATES: Submit comments on or before April 5, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other 
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for 
reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR 
Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Streets, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Olson, Contract Policy Division, 
GSA (202) 501-3221.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    The North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Act authorizes counties and 
incorporated cities and towns to obtain each year from the Commissioner 
of Revenue of the State of North Carolina a refund of sales and use 
taxes indirectly paid on building materials, supplies, fixtures, and 
equipment that become a part of or are annexed to any building or 
structure in North Carolina. However, to substantiate a refund claim 
for sales or use taxes paid on purchases of building materials, 
supplies, fixtures, or equipment by a contractor, the Government must 
secure from the contractor certified statements setting forth the cost 
of the property purchased from each vendor and the amount of sales or 
use taxes paid. Similar certified statements by subcontractors must be 
obtained by the general contractor and furnished to the Government. The 
information is used as evidence to establish exemption from State and 
local taxes.

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B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 424.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 424.
    Hours Per Response: .17.
    Total Burden Hours: 72.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control 
No. 9000-0059, North Carolina Sales Tax Certification, in all 
correspondence.

    Dated: January 28, 2005
Julia B. Wise
Acting Director,Contract Policy Division
[FR Doc. 05-2197 Filed 2-3-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S

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