Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews, 65477-65478 [06-9106]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 216 / Wednesday, November 8, 2006 / Notices cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with NOTICES Operations, 2,544 in-depth investigations by phone, 4,600 hotline staff interviews, and conducts a review of 6,900 internet forms received from persons requesting information about product-related incidents or injuries. ATLA also requests that incident reports that contain identifying information be made available, in unredacted form, to counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants. The statutes administered by the Commission explicitly preclude the release of the type of identifying information sought to be obtained by ATLA. Section 6 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2055, provides that the Commission may not disclose any information which will permit the public to ascertain the identity of a manufacturer without providing prior notification and opportunity for comment to the manufacturer to which such information pertains. In addition, section 25 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2074, provides that any accident or investigation report made by an officer or employee of the Commission shall be made available to the public in a manner which will not identify any injured person or any person treating him, without the consent of the person so identified. Records that could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy are also exempted from production and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552(b). To the extent an injured person has consented to release such information, that information would be readily available to counsel for either the plaintiff or the defendant. The information collected from persons who have sustained injuries or who have witnessed safety-related incidents associated with consumer products is an important source of safety information. The information collected is vital to the Commission in its efforts to assess the safety of consumer products and identify areas regarding consumer safety issues that may require further development and improvement through voluntary standards activities, rulemaking proceedings, recall activities, and information and education campaigns. Accordingly, the Commission has submitted the request for an extension of the existing approval of collections of information conducted during follow-up activities for product-related injuries. Additional Details About the Request for Approval of a Collection of Information Agency address: Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Nov 07, 2006 Jkt 211001 Title of information collection: Follow-Up Activities for ProductRelated Injuries. Type of request: Extension of approval. Frequency of collection: One time for each respondent. General description of respondents: Persons who have been involved in, have witnessed, or otherwise have knowledge of incidents associated with consumer products. Estimated number of respondents: 14,851 total annually; 807 for face-toface interviews; 2,544 telephone interviews; 4,600 hotline interviews; and 6,900 persons submitting a form. Estimated annual average number of hours per respondent: 20 min. for each telephone interview; 5.0 hours for each on-site interview; 12 min. to fill out a form; 10 min. for each Hotline interview. Estimated total annual number of hours for all respondents: 7,030. Estimated cost of collection for all respondents: $202,000. Comments Comments on this request for approval of information collection requirements should be submitted by December 8, 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 email at cpsc-os@cpsc.gov, or mailed to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Comments may also be sent via facsimile at (301) 504–0127. Copies of this request for approval of 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; e-mail lglatz@cpsc.gov. Dated: November 2, 2006. Alberta E. Mills, Acting Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E6–18858 Filed 11–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65477 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0132] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contractors’ Purchasing Systems Reviews 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 (9000–0132). AGENCIES: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat is 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 contractors’ purchasing systems reviews. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 38866 on July 10, 2006. 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 December 8, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments, 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 Ms. Rhonda Cundiff, Contract Policy Division, GSA, (202) 501–0044. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 65478 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 216 / Wednesday, November 8, 2006 / Notices A. Purpose The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR), as discussed in Part 44 of the FAR, is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting. The review provides the administrative contracting officer a basis for granting, withholding, or withdrawing approval of the contractor’s purchasing system. B. Annual Reporting Burden Number of Respondents: 1,580. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Total Responses: 1,580. Average Burden Per Response: 17. Total Burden Hours: 26,860. 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. 9000–0132, Contractors’ Purchasing Systems Reviews, in all correspondence. Dated: November 1, 2006. Ralph De Stefano, Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 06–9106 Filed 11–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S A. Purpose DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0034] Federal Acquisition Regulation;Information Collection; Examination of Records by Comptroller General and Contract Audit 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. cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Nov 07, 2006 Jkt 211001 information collection requirement concerning the examination of records by comptroller general and contract audit. The clearance currently expires on January 31, 2007. 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 January 8, 2007. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Jackson, Contract Policy Division, GSA, (202) 208–4949. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Audit and Records-Negotiation clause, 52.215–2; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items clause, 52.212–5(d); and Audit and Records-Sealed Bidding clause, 52.214–26, implement the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2313, 41 U.S.C. 254, and 10 U.S.C. 2306. The statutory requirements are that the Comptroller General and/or agency shall have access to, and the right to, examine certain books, documents and records of the contractor for a period of 3 years after final payment. The record retention periods required of the contractor in the clauses are for compliance with the aforementioned statutory requirements. The information must be retained so that audits necessary for contract surveillance, verification of contract pricing, and reimbursement of contractor costs can be performed. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 19,142. Responses Per Respondent: 20. Total Responses: 382,840. Hours per Response: 0.167. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 63,934. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite OMB Control Number 9000–0034, Examination of Records by Comptroller General and Contract Audit, in all correspondence. Dated: November 2, 2006 Ralph De Stefano, Director,Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 06–9119 Filed 11–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Senior Executive Service; Performance Review Board U.S. Department of Energy. SES Performance Review Board Standing Register. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice provides the Performance Review Board Standing Register for the Department of Energy. This listing supersedes all previously published lists of PRB members. DATES: These appointments are effective as of September 30, 2006. Employee Name: ABBOTT III, WALTER D ALLEVA, JOHN A ALLISON, JEFFREY M ANDERSON, CHARLES E ANDERSON, CYNTHIA V ANDERSON, MARGOT H ANGULO, VERONICA A AOKI, STEVEN NMN ARKIN, RICHARD W ARMSTRONG, DAVID J ARTHUR III, WILLIAM JOHN ASCANIO, XAVIER NMN ASHWORTH, DENNIS J AVERY, NAPOLEON S BACA, FRANK A BACA, MARK C BAILEY JR, LAWRENCE O BAKER, KENNETH E BARKER JR, WILLIAM L BASHISTA, JOHN R BAUER, CARL O BEAMON, JOSEPH A BEARD, SUSAN F BEARSON, DARREN W BEAUDRY-LOSIQUE, JACQUES BELMAR, WARREN NMN BENNETT, RUTH B BESERRA, FRANK J BIENIAWSKI, ANDREW J BLACK, RICHARD L BLACK, STEVEN K E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65477-65478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9106]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0132]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; 
Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews

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 (9000-0132).

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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 is 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 contractors' purchasing 
systems reviews. A request for public comments was published in the 
Federal Register at 71 FR 38866 on July 10, 2006. 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 December 8, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, 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 Ms. Rhonda Cundiff, Contract Policy 
Division, GSA, (202) 501-0044.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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A. Purpose

    The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR), as 
discussed in Part 44 of the FAR, is to evaluate the efficiency and 
effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and 
complies with Government policy when subcontracting. The review 
provides the administrative contracting officer a basis for granting, 
withholding, or withdrawing approval of the contractor's purchasing 
system.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Number of Respondents: 1,580.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Total Responses: 1,580.
    Average Burden Per Response: 17.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,860.
    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. 9000-0132, 
Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews, in all correspondence.

    Dated: November 1, 2006.
Ralph De Stefano,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 06-9106 Filed 11-7-06; 8:45 am]
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