Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Certification, 40991 [05-13950]

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[FR Doc. 05–13896 Filed 7–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0054] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Certification AGENCIES: 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. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Certification. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 24772, May 11, 2005. No comments were received. 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 August 15, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeritta Parnell, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–4082. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PO 00000 40991 Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 1517) (Fly America Act) requires that all Federal agencies and Government contractors and subcontractors use U.S.flag air carriers for U.S. Governmentfinanced international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property, to the extent that service by those carriers is available. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States, in the absence of satisfactory proof of the necessity for foreign-flag air transportation, to disallow expenditures from funds, appropriated or otherwise established for the account of the United States, for international air transportation secured aboard a foreignflag air carrier if an U.S.-flag carrier is available to provide such services. In the event that the contractor selects a carrier other than an U.S.-flag air carrier for international air transportation, the contractor shall include a certification on vouchers involving such transportation. The contracting officer uses the information furnished in the certification to determine whether adequate justification exists for the contractor’s use of other than an U.S.flag air carrier. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 150. Responses Per Respondent: 2. Annual Responses: 300. Hours Per Response: .25. Total Burden Hours: 75. 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. 9000–0054, U.S. -Flag Air Carriers Certification, in all correspondence. Dated: July 11, 2005. Julia B. Wise, Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–13950 Filed 7–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 135 (Friday, July 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0054]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; U.S.-
Flag Air Carriers Certification

AGENCIES: 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.

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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 has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved 
information collection requirement concerning U.S.-Flag Air Carriers 
Certification. A request for public comments was published in the 
Federal Register at 70 FR 24772, May 11, 2005. No comments were 
received.
    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 August 15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other 
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for 
reducing this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, 
Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, 
Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeritta Parnell, Contract Policy 
Division, GSA (202) 501-4082.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive 
Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 1517) (Fly America Act) requires that 
all Federal agencies and Government contractors and subcontractors use 
U.S.-flag air carriers for U.S. Government-financed international air 
transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property, 
to the extent that service by those carriers is available. It requires 
the Comptroller General of the United States, in the absence of 
satisfactory proof of the necessity for foreign-flag air 
transportation, to disallow expenditures from funds, appropriated or 
otherwise established for the account of the United States, for 
international air transportation secured aboard a foreign-flag air 
carrier if an U.S.-flag carrier is available to provide such services. 
In the event that the contractor selects a carrier other than an U.S.-
flag air carrier for international air transportation, the contractor 
shall include a certification on vouchers involving such 
transportation. The contracting officer uses the information furnished 
in the certification to determine whether adequate justification exists 
for the contractor's use of other than an U.S.-flag air carrier.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 150.
    Responses Per Respondent: 2.
    Annual Responses: 300.
    Hours Per Response: .25.
    Total Burden Hours: 75.
    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. 9000-0054, U.S. -Flag Air Carriers Certification, in all 
correspondence.

    Dated: July 11, 2005.
Julia B. Wise,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 05-13950 Filed 7-14-05; 8:45 am]
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