Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440), 19188 [07-1860]

Download as PDF 19188 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 17, 2007 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES A. Purpose Part 28 of the FAR contains guidance related to obtaining financial protection against damages under Government contracts (e.g., use of bonds, bid guarantees, insurance etc.). Part 52 contains the texts of solicitation provisions and contract clauses. These regulations implement a statutory requirement for information to be provided by Federal contractors relating to payment bonds furnished under construction contracts which are subject to the Miller Act (40 U.S.C. 270a–270d). This collection requirement is mandated by Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (Pub. L. 102–190), as amended by Section 2091 of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103–335). The clause at 52.228– 12, Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds, implements Section 806(a)(3) of Pub. L. 102–190, as amended, which specifies that, upon the request of a prospective subcontractor or supplier offering to furnish labor or material for the performance of a construction contract for which a payment bond has been furnished to the United States pursuant to the Miller Act, the contractor shall promptly provide a copy of such payment bond to the requestor. In conjunction with performance bonds, payment bonds are used in Government construction contracts to secure fulfillment of the contractor’s obligations under the contract and to assure that the contractor makes all payments, as required by law, to persons furnishing labor or material in performance of the contract. This regulation provides prospective subcontractors and suppliers a copy of the payment bond furnished by the contractor to the Government for the performance of a Federal construction contract subject to the Miller Act. It is expected that prospective subcontractors and suppliers will use this information to determine whether to contract with that particular prime contractor. This information has been and will continue to be available from the Government. The requirement for contractors to provide a copy of the payment bond upon request to any prospective subcontractor or supplier under the Federal construction contract is contained in Section 806(a)(3) of Pub. L. 102–190, as amended by Sections 2091 and 8105 of Pub. L. 103–355. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 12,698. Responses Per Respondent: 5. Total Responses: 63,490. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Apr 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 Hours Per Response: .25. Total Burden Hours: 15,872.50. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite OMB Control Number 9000– 0135, Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds, in all correspondence. Dated: April 5, 2007. Ralph De Stefano, Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 07–1859 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S 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. Comments may be submitted on or before June 18, 2007. DATES: Submit comments including suggestons for reducing this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeritta Parnell, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–4082. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0012] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440) AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000–0012). 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 termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440). A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 69 FR 9813 on March 2, 2004. No comments were received. The clearance currently expires on August 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; PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440) provide a standardized format for listing essential cost and inventory information needed to support the terminated contractor’s negotiation position. Submission of the information assures that a contractor will be fairly reimbursed upon settlement of the terminated contract. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 872. Responses Per Respondent:2.4. Total Responses: 2,092. Hours Per Response: 2.4. Total Burden Hours: 5,023. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite OMB Control Number 9000– 0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SF’s 1435 through 1440), in all correspondence. Dated: March 28, 2007. Ralph De Stefano, Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 07–1860 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 19188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1860]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0012]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; 
Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 
1440)

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

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to 
an existing OMB clearance (9000-0012).

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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 termination 
settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440). A request 
for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 69 FR 9813 
on March 2, 2004. No comments were received. The clearance currently 
expires on August 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: Comments may be submitted on or before June 18, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments including suggestons for reducing this 
burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 
20503, 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

    The termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 
through 1440) provide a standardized format for listing essential cost 
and inventory information needed to support the terminated contractor's 
negotiation position. Submission of the information assures that a 
contractor will be fairly reimbursed upon settlement of the terminated 
contract.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 872.
    Responses Per Respondent:2.4.
    Total Responses: 2,092.
    Hours Per Response: 2.4.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,023.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, 
NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB 
Control Number 9000-0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SF's 
1435 through 1440), in all correspondence.

    Dated: March 28, 2007.
Ralph De Stefano,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 07-1860 Filed 4-16-07; 8:45 am]
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