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contracting policy for surveying and
mapping within the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS):
National Ocean Service, Contracting
Policy for Surveying and Mapping
Services, June 4, 1996.
Background
A National Ocean Service (NOS)
mission, as authorized by the Coast and
Geodetic Survey Act of 1947 (33 U.S.C.
883a–i)1 is to provide nautical and
aeronautical charts and other
information products that support safe
navigation for marine and air commerce,
and to establish and maintain a high
precision national coordinate system to
provide basic reference data products
for engineering and scientific purposes
in support of commerce and industry.
This mission encompasses those
activities associated with the field
collection of surveying and mapping
data, the analysis and compilation of the
data, and the dissemination of the data
in useful products for the full public
benefit. For the purposes of this policy,
the term ‘‘surveying and mapping’’ is
defined as including, but not limited to,
the following activities; geodetic
control, hydrography, photogrammetry,
topography, remote sensing, geophysical
(gravity, seismological, geomagnetic)
measurements, tide and current
observations, and specialized data
compilation processes.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey Act
also authorizes NOS to utilize state-ofthe-art technology to improve the
efficiency, as well as the scientific and
engineering knowledge, of surveying
and mapping activities.
NOS recognizes that qualified
commercial sources can provide
competent, professional, cost-effective
surveying and mapping services to NOS
in support of the above mission. In
general, it is the intent of NOS to
contract for mapping and surveying
services when qualified commercial
sources exist, and when such contracts
are the most cost effective method of
conducting these functions. This policy
statement documents the framework
and conditions under which contracting
for surveying and mapping services will
be employed to ensure an open,
consistent, approach. To support this
policy, NOS will maintain a dialogue
with professional and business
organizations and constituent groups.
Policy
Private Sector Role
It is NOS policy to procure surveying
and mapping services from qualified
commercial sources in accordance with
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Federal acquisition regulations and
other applicable laws when such
procurement is the most cost effective
source, unless (l) A product or service
is inherently governmental in nature; (2)
there is no commercial source capable
of providing a needed product or service
to NOS at the required standard of
performance, and at a price equal to or
less than existing government services;
(3) Government production,
manufacture, or provision of a product
or service is necessary for national
defense; or, (4) the procured services
cannot reasonably be quality controlled
to ensure safety of navigation in the
national airspace or coastal waters.
NOS surveying and mapping
activities considered inherently
governmental in nature include services
necessary to: (l) Monitor the quality of
NOS products; (2) promulgate and
promote national technical standards
and specifications; (3) conduct basic
research and development and ensure
the rapid transfer to the private sector of
the technology derived therefrom; and
(4) maintain the Federal geodetic and
navigational data bases. To carry out the
above activities, and to adequately
monitor contracted services, NOS will
maintain a core capability of field and
office expertise.
NOS decisions regarding contracting
will include consideration of factors
such as (l) Sufficiency of resources
appropriated to support national
programs, (2) Federal laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures governing
contracting, and utilization of the
private sector for commercial activities,
(3) Federal laws, regulations, and
collective bargaining agreements that
ensure fair and equitable treatment for
Federal employees, (4) availability of
critical in-house technical and
managerial capability needed to use
commercial sources effectively, (5)
Federal policies regarding the liability
of independent contractors for their acts
or inactions, and (6) Federal
requirements to regulate and manage the
national airspace and coastal waters.
Contracting Basis
In general, it is NOS policy to award
contracts for surveying and mapping
services in accordance with Title IX of
the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et
seq.) commonly known as the ‘‘Brooks
Act’’. NOS may, however, elect to
employ other contracting methods in
accordance with federal acquisition
regulations and other applicable laws
when conditions determine that
alternative contracting methods best
serve the Government’s interest.
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The Brooks Act enables the
Government to contract for surveying
and mapping services on the basis of
demonstrated competence and
qualifications for the type of
professional services required, and at
fair and reasonable prices. NOS has
determined that the Brooks Act is the
appropriate contract basis for surveying
and mapping services because the
professional nature of the services to be
procured require that potential
contractors have specialized technical
expertise. Surveying and mapping
services are of a highly technical nature,
and it is critical that all activities, from
collection through compilation be
performed to high standards of accuracy
and quality control to meet the NOS
mission of accurate, reliable products.
By employing the Brooks Act, NOS is
able to utilize a selection process that
places priority on potential contractors’
qualifications and expertise.
To view the Brooks Act, Pub. L. 92–
582 or the Hydrographic Services
Improvement Act (which established
the HSRP FAC), visit https://
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/
archive/library.htm.
Dated: April 28, 2005.
Peter Gibson,
Acting Deputy Director, Management and
Budget.
[FR Doc. 05–8816 Filed 5–2–05; 8:45 am]
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew
Collection 3038–0015, Copies of Crop
and Market Information Reports
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures
Trading Commission (CFTC) is
announcing an opportunity for public
comment on the proposed collection of
certain information by the agency.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.,
Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
large trade reports.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before July 5, 2005.
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Comments may be mailed to
Gary Martinaitis, Division of Market
Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures
Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20581.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Martinaitis, (202) 418–5209; FAX: (202)
418–5527; e-mail: gmartinaitis@cftc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests
or requirements that members of the
public submit reports, keep records, or
provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
ADDRESSES:
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an
existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the CFTC is publishing
notice of the proposed collection of
information listed below.
With respect to the following
collection of information, the CFTC
invites comments on:
• Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information will have a practical use;
• The accuracy of the Commission’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Ways to enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden of
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Copies of Crop and Market
Information Reports, OMB control
number 3038–0015—Extension
The information collected pursuant to
this rule, 17 CFR 140, is in the public
interest and is necessary for market
surveillance.
The Commission estimates the burden
of this collection of information as
follows:
ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN
17 CFR section
Annual
number of
respondents
Total annual
responses
Hours per
response
Total hours
140 ...................................................................................................................
30
30
0.16
5
There are no capital costs or operating
and maintenance costs associated with
this collection.
Dated: April 26, 2005.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05–8757 Filed 5–2–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6351–01–M
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew
Collection 3038–0021, Regulations
Governing Bankruptcies of Commodity
Brokers
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures
Trading Commission (CFTC) is
announcing an opportunity for public
comment on the proposed collection of
certain information by the agency.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.,
Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the
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notice. This notice solicits comments on
Regulations Governing Bankruptcies of
Commodity Brokers.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before July 5, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to
Lawrence B. Patent, Division of Clearing
& Intermediary Oversight, U.S.
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20581.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lawrence B. Patent, (202) 418–5439;
FAX: (202) 418–5536; e-mail:
lpatent@cftc.gov.
Under the
PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests
or requirements that members of the
public submit reports, keep records, or
provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an
existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the CFTC is publishing
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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notice of the proposed collection of
information listed below.
With respect to the following
collection of information, the CFTC
invites comments on:
• Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information will have a practical use;
• The accuracy of the Commission’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Ways to enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden of
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Regulations Governing Bankruptcies
of Commodity Brokers, OMB control
number 3038–0021—Extension.
The information collected pursuant to
this rule is intended to protect, to the
extent possible, the property of the
public in the case of the bankruptcy of
a commodity broker.
The Commission estimates the burden
of this collection of information as
follows:
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To
Renew Collection 3038-0015, Copies of Crop and Market Information
Reports
AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing
an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension of an existing
collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on large trade
reports.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 5, 2005.
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ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Gary Martinaitis, Division of
Market Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Martinaitis, (202) 418-5209; FAX:
(202) 418-5527; e-mail: gmartinaitis@cftc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the CFTC is publishing notice of the proposed collection
of information listed below.
With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC
invites comments on:
Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the information will have a practical
use;
The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and
Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information
on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Copies of Crop and Market Information Reports, OMB control number
3038-0015--Extension
The information collected pursuant to this rule, 17 CFR 140, is in
the public interest and is necessary for market surveillance.
The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of
information as follows:
Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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Annual number Total annual Hours per
17 CFR section of respondents responses response Total hours
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140......................................... 30 30 0.16 5
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There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs
associated with this collection.
Dated: April 26, 2005.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-8757 Filed 5-2-05; 8:45 am]
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