Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contract Funding-Limitation of Costs/Funds, 41378-41379 [05-13251]

Download as PDF 41378 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Notices collected from the DD Form 2249 is used to verify the need for and to issue a DoD Building Pass to DoD personnel, other authorized U.S. Government personnel, and DoD consultants and experts who regularly work in or require frequent and continuing access to DoD owned or occupied buildings in the National Capital Region. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Mr. Lewis Oleinick. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Mr. Oleinick at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. DOD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings, WHS/ ESD/Information Management Division, 1225 South Clark Street, Suite 504, Arlington, VA 22202–4326. Dated: July 8, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–14101 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Submission of OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 18, 2005. Title and OMB Number: DoD Patient Safety Survey; OMB Number 0720–TBD. Type of Request: New. Number of Respondents: 14,022. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 14,022. Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 2,384. Needs and Uses: The 2001 National Defense Authorization Act contains specific sections addressing patient safety in military and veterans health care systems. This legislation states that the Secretary of Defense shall establish VerDate jul<14>2003 17:15 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 a patient care error reporting and management system to study occurrences of errors in patient care and that one of the purposes of the system should be ‘‘To identify systemic factors that are associated with such occurrences’’ and ‘‘To provide for action to be taken to correct the identified systemic factors’’ (Sec. 754, items b2 and b3). In addition, the legislation states that the Secretary shall ‘‘Continue research and development investments to improve communication, coordination, and team work in the provision of health care’’ (Sec. 754, item d4). In its ongoing response to this legislation, DoD plans to implement a Web-based patient safety culture survey to a census of all staff working in Army, Navy, and Air Force Military Health System (MHS) facilities in the U.S. and internationally, including Military Treatment Facility (MTF) hospitals as well as ambulatory and dental services. The survey obtains MHS staff opinions on patient safety issues such as teamwork, communications, medical error occurrence and response, error reporting, and overall perceptions of patient safety. The purpose of the survey is to assess the current status of patient safety in MHS facilities as well as to provide baseline input for assessment of patient safety improvement over time. Survey results will be prepared at the facility and Service levels and MHS overall. Affected Public: Federal government; individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Mr. John Kraemer. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Mr. Kraemer at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. DOD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings, WHS/ESD/ Information Management Division, 1225 South Clark Street, Suite 504, Arlington, VA 22202–4326. Dated: July 8, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–14102 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0074] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contract Funding–Limitation of Costs/Funds 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 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 limitation of costs/funds. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28516 on May 18, 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 18, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeremy F. Olson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–3221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Notices A. Purpose Firms performing under Federal costreimbursement contracts are required to notify the contracting officer in writing whenever they have reason to believe— (1) The costs the contractors expect to incur under the contracts in the next 60 days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will exceed 75 percent of the estimated cost of the contracts; or (2) The total cost for the performance of the contracts will be greater or substantially less than estimated. As a part of the notification, the contractors must provide a revised estimate of total cost. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents:53,456. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 53,456. Hours Per Response: .5. Total Burden Hours: 26,728. 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. 9000–0074, Contracting Funding–Limitation of Costs/Funds, in all correspondence. Dated: June 27, 2005 Julia B. Wise Director,Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–13251 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S A. Purpose DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0070] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Payments 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 has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an VerDate jul<14>2003 17:15 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning payments. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28515 on May 18, 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 18, 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.9000–0070, Payments, in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeremy Olson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–3221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Firms performing under Federal contracts must provide adequate documentation to support requests for payment under these contracts. The documentation may range from a simple invoice to detailed cost data. The information is usually submitted once, at the end of the contract period or upon delivery of the supplies, but could be submitted more often depending on the payment schedule established under the contract (see FAR 52.232–1 through 52.232–11). The information is used to determine the proper amount of payments to Federal contractors. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 80,000. Responses Per Respondent:120. Annual Responses: 9,600,000. Hours Per Response: .025. Total Burden Hours: 240,000. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41379 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0070, Payments, in all correspondence. Dated: June 27, 2005 Julia B. Wise Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–13253 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0073] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Advance Payments 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 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 advance payments. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 28516 on May 18, 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 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41378-41379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13251]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0074]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; 
Contract Funding-Limitation of Costs/Funds

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 limitation of costs/
funds. A request for public comments was published in the Federal 
Register at 70 FR 28516 on May 18, 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 18, 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.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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A. Purpose

    Firms performing under Federal cost-reimbursement contracts are 
required to notify the contracting officer in writing whenever they 
have reason to believe--
    (1) The costs the contractors expect to incur under the contracts 
in the next 60 days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will 
exceed 75 percent of the estimated cost of the contracts; or
    (2) The total cost for the performance of the contracts will be 
greater or substantially less than estimated. As a part of the 
notification, the contractors must provide a revised estimate of total 
cost.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents:53,456.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 53,456.
    Hours Per Response: .5.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,728.
    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. 9000-0074, Contracting Funding-Limitation of Costs/Funds, in all 
correspondence.

    Dated: June 27, 2005
Julia B. Wise
Director,Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 05-13251 Filed 7-18-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S
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