Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Past Performance Information, 45370-45371 [05-15476]

Download as PDF 45370 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 150 / Friday, August 5, 2005 / Notices Dated: August 1, 2005. Alan D. Risenhoover Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5–4193 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: 2003–P–018] Notice of Availability of and Request for Comments on Green Paper Concerning Restriction Practice United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Extension of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is conducting a study of its restriction practice as part of its 21st Century Strategic Plan to transform the USPTO into a quality focused, highly productive, responsive organization supporting a market-driven intellectual property system. The USPTO prepared a ‘‘Green Paper’’ describing and evaluating four options to reform restriction practice suggested by various members of the public, and published a notice on June 6, 2005, at 70 FR 32761 seeking public comment on the Green Paper. The USPTO is extending the period for public comment until September 14, 2005. DATES: Comment Deadline Date: To be ensured of consideration, written comments on the Green Paper must be received on or before September 14, 2005. No public hearing will be held. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent by electronic mail message over the Internet addressed to: unity.comments@uspto.gov. Comments may also be submitted by mail addressed to: Mail Stop Comments— Patents, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA, 22313–1450, or by facsimile to (571) 273–7735, marked to the attention of Robert A. Clarke. Although comments may be submitted by mail or facsimile, the Office prefers to receive comments via the Internet. If comments are submitted by mail, the Office prefers that the comments be submitted on a DOS formatted 31⁄2″ disk accompanied by a paper copy. Comments may also be sent by electronic mail message over the Internet via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. See the Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site (https:// www.regulations.gov) for additional VerDate jul<14>2003 15:34 Aug 04, 2005 Jkt 205001 instructions on providing comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The Green Paper is available on the USPTO’s Internet Web site (https:// www.uspto.gov). The comments will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Commissioner for Patents, located in Madison East, Tenth Floor, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia, and will be available through anonymous file transfer protocol (ftp) via the Internet (address: https://www.uspto.gov). Because comments will be made available for public inspection, information that is not desired to be made public, such as an address or phone number, should not be included in the comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert A. Clarke, Senior Legal Advisor, Office of Patent Legal Administration, Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, by telephone at (571) 272–7735, by mail addressed to: Mail Stop Comments—Patents, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA, 22313–1450, or by facsimile to (571) 273–7735, marked to the attention of Robert A. Clarke, or preferably via e-mail addressed to: robert.clarke@uspto.gov. Dated: August 1, 2005. John J. Doll, Commissioner for Patents. [FR Doc. 05–15506 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0142] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Past Performance Information 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 (9000-0142). 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 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Submit comments on or before October 4, 2005. DATES: 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. ADDRESSES: Ms. Jeritta Parnell, Contract Policy Division, at GSA (202) 501-4082. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PO 00000 information collection requirement concerning past performance information. The clearance currently expires on November 30, 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. Sfmt 4703 Past performance information is relevant information, for future source selection purposes, regarding a contractor’s actions under previously awarded contracts. When past performance is to be evaluated, the rule states that the solicitation shall afford offerors the opportunity to identify Federal, state and local government, and private contracts performed by offerors that were similar in nature to the contract being evaluated. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 150,000. Responses Per Respondent: 4. Annual Responses: 600,000. Hours Per Response: 2. Total Burden Hours: 1,200,000. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0142, Past Performance Information, in all correspondence. E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 150 / Friday, August 5, 2005 / Notices Dated: July 29, 2005. Julia B. Wise, Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–15476 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S U.S.C. 4103, Establishment of Training Programs; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).’’ * * * * * SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Commandant, Defense Nuclear Weapons School, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 1900 Wyoming Boulevard SE., Kirtland Air Force Base, NM 87117–5669.’’ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records Defense Threat Reduction Agency. ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records; HDTRA 014 Student Records. AGENCY: NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE Delete address and replace with ‘‘General Counsel, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060– SUMMARY: The Defense Threat Reduction 6201.’’ Agency is amending a system of records notice to its existing inventory of record RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES systems subject to the Privacy Act of Delete address and replace with 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. ‘‘General Counsel, Defense Threat DATES: This proposed action will be Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. effective without further notice on Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060– September 6, 2005 unless comments are 6201.’’ received that would result in a contrary CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Delete address and replace with General Counsel, Defense Threat ‘‘General Counsel, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060– Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060– 6201. 6201.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. * * * * * Brenda Carter at (703) 325–1205. HDTRA 014 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency SYSTEM NAME: notices for systems of records subject to Student Records the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the SYSTEM LOCATION: Federal Register and are available from Defense Nuclear Weapons School, the address above. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 1900 The specific changes to the record Wyoming Boulevard SE, Kirtland Air system being amended are set forth Force Base, Albuquerque, NM 87117– below followed by the notice, as 5669. amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendment is not within the CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE purview of subsection (r) of the Privacy SYSTEM: Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as Any student attending the Defense amended, which requires the Nuclear Weapons School. submission of a new or altered system report. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Dated: August 1, 2005. Jeannette Owings-Ballard, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Student academic records consisting of course completion; locator information; and related information. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: HDTRA 014 SYSTEM NAME: Student Records (December 14, 1998, 63 FR 68736). CHANGES: * * * * PURPOSE(S): * AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with ‘‘5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 5 VerDate jul<14>2003 15:34 Aug 04, 2005 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 5 U.S.C. 4103, Establishment of Training Programs; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Jkt 205001 To determine applicant eligibility, as a record of attendance and training, completion or elimination, as a locator, and a source of statistical information. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45371 ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ published at the beginning of DTRA’s compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Maintained in paper files and on computer media. RETRIEVABILITY: Information may be retrieved by name or Social Security Number. SAFEGUARDS: Records and computer printouts are available only to authorized persons with an official need to know. The files are in a secure office area with limited access during duty hours. The office is locked during non-duty hours. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Individual academic records are retained for 75 years. Records are maintained at the school for five years, then subsequently retired to the Federal Records Center, Fort Worth, TX for the remaining 70 years and then destroyed. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Commandant, Defense Nuclear Weapons School, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 1900 Wyoming Boulevard SE, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM 87117–5669. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to General Counsel, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201. Individuals should provide their name, Social Security Number, current address, and proof of identity (photo identification for in person access). RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the General Counsel, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201. E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45370-45371]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15476]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0142]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Past 
Performance Information

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 (9000-0142).

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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 past performance 
information. The clearance currently expires on November 30, 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 October 4, 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:  Ms. Jeritta Parnell, Contract Policy 
Division, at GSA (202) 501-4082.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    Past performance information is relevant information, for future 
source selection purposes, regarding a contractor's actions under 
previously awarded contracts. When past performance is to be evaluated, 
the rule states that the solicitation shall afford offerors the 
opportunity to identify Federal, state and local government, and 
private contracts performed by offerors that were similar in nature to 
the contract being evaluated.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 150,000.
    Responses Per Respondent: 4.
    Annual Responses: 600,000.
    Hours Per Response: 2.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,200,000.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, 
telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0142, Past 
Performance Information, in all correspondence.


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    Dated: July 29, 2005.
Julia B. Wise,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 05-15476 Filed 8-4-05; 8:45 am]
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