Federal Acquisition Regulation;Information Collection; Patents, 40998 [06-6332]

Download as PDF 40998 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 138 / Wednesday, July 19, 2006 / Notices Estimated number of hours for all respondents: 19,200 per year. Estimated cost of collection for all respondents: $800,000 to $2,700,000 per year. Comments: Comments on this request for extension of approval of information collection requirements should be submitted by August 18, 2006 to (1) the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for CPSC, Office of Management and Budget, Washington DC 20503; telephone: (202) 395–7340, and (2) the Office of the Secretary, by e-mail at cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or sent to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile at (301) 504–0127. 0127. Copies of this request for extension of the information collection requirements and supporting documentation are available from Linda Glatz, Management and Program Analyst, Office of Planning and Evaluation, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504–7671. concerning patents. This OMB clearance currently expires on October 31, 2006. 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: Comments may be submitted on or before September 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ernest Woodson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–3775. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 12, 2006. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E6–11386 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] A. Purpose The patent coverage in FAR subpart 27.2 requires the contractor to report each notice of a claim of patent or copyright infringement that came to the contractor’s attention in connection with performing a Government contract (FAR 27.202–1 and 52.227–2). The contractor is also required to report all royalties anticipated or paid in excess of $250 for the use of patented inventions by furnishing the name and address of licensor, date of license agreement, patent number, brief description of item or component, percentage or dollar rate of royalty per unit, unit price of contract item, and number of units (FAR 27.204– 1, 52.227–6, and 52.227–9). The information collected is to protect the rights of the patent holder and the interest of the Government. BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0096] Federal Acquisition Regulation;Information Collection; Patents Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000–0096). sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Jul 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 B. Annual Reporting Burden Number of Respondents:30. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Total Responses: 30. Average Burden Hours Per Response:.5. Total Burden Hours:15. 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. 9000–0096, Patents, in all correspondence. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: July 12, 2006. Ralph De Stefano Director, [FR Doc. 06–6332 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0129] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Cost Accounting Standards Administration Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000–0129). 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 cost accounting standards administration. The clearance currently expires on October 31, 2006. 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 Sepetmber 18,2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of the collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 40998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-6332]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0096]


Federal Acquisition Regulation;Information Collection; Patents

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

ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding an extension to an 
existing OMB clearance (9000-0096).

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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 patents. This 
OMB clearance currently expires on October 31, 2006.
    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: Comments may be submitted on or before September 18, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments including suggestions for reducing this 
burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 
Room 4035 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ernest Woodson, Contract Policy 
Division, GSA (202) 501-3775.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    The patent coverage in FAR subpart 27.2 requires the contractor to 
report each notice of a claim of patent or copyright infringement that 
came to the contractor's attention in connection with performing a 
Government contract (FAR 27.202-1 and 52.227-2). The contractor is also 
required to report all royalties anticipated or paid in excess of $250 
for the use of patented inventions by furnishing the name and address 
of licensor, date of license agreement, patent number, brief 
description of item or component, percentage or dollar rate of royalty 
per unit, unit price of contract item, and number of units (FAR 27.204-
1, 52.227-6, and 52.227-9). The information collected is to protect the 
rights of the patent holder and the interest of the Government.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Number of Respondents:30.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Total Responses: 30.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response:.5.
    Total Burden Hours:15.
    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. 9000-0096, Patents, in all correspondence.

    Dated: July 12, 2006.
Ralph De Stefano
Director,
[FR Doc. 06-6332 Filed 7-18-06; 8:45 am]
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