Agency Information Collection Activities: Various Contract Related Forms That Will be Included in the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, DHS FORM 0700-01, DHS FORM 0700-02, DHS FORM 0700-03, DHS FORM 0700-04, 10385 [2011-4136]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 37 / Thursday, February 24, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Various Contract Related Forms That Will be Included in the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, DHS FORM 0700–01, DHS FORM 0700–02, DHS FORM 0700–03, DHS FORM 0700–04 Office of Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, DHS. ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without Change, 1600–0002. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, DHS will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on November 15, 2010 at 75 FR 219, for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. DHS would also like to correct the Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $236,253.60 that was indicated in the 60-Day Federal Register Notice. The cost that was indicated is the estimated annualized cost to the respondents for the hour burden for collecting the information, using the appropriate wage categories. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments and to correct the cost from $236,253.00 to zero. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 28, 2011. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to 202–395–5806. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:21 Feb 23, 2011 Jkt 223001 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required contact: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, DHS Attn.: Camara Francis, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3114, Washington, DC 20528, Camara.Francis@hq.dhs.gov, 202–447– 5904. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection under the HSAR is necessary in order to implement applicable parts of the FAR (48 CFR). The four forms under this collection of information request are used by offerors, contractors, and the general public to comply with requirements in contracts awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The four forms are DHS Form 0700–01, Cumulative Claim and Reconciliation Statement; DHS Form 0700–02, Contractor’s Assignment of Refund, Rebates, Credits and Other Amounts; DHS Form 0700–03, Contractor’s Release; and DHS Form 0700–04, Employee Claim for Wage Restitution. These four forms will be used by contractors and/or contract employees during contract administration. The information will be used by DHS contracting officers to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of DHS contracts and to complete reports required by other Federal agencies such as the General Services Administration and the Department of Labor. If this information is not collected, the DHS could inadvertently violate statutory or regulatory requirements and the DHS’s interest concerning inventions and contractor’s claims would not be protected. There has been an increase in the estimated annual burden hours previously reported for this collection. An adjustment in annual burden is necessary at this time in the amount of PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10385 1534 actions and hours. The initial annual burden was based on a lower number of contract actions which related to the fact that DHS was a new agency with consolidated acquisition procedures, processes, and policies. Although, there is an increase in the estimated burdened hours, there is no change in the information being collected. Analysis Agency: Office of Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, DHS. Title: Various contract related forms that will be included in the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation. OMB Number: 1600–0002. Frequency: On Occasion. Affected Public: Private Sector. Number of Respondents: 8,635. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour. Total Burden Hours: 8,635. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0.00. Dated: February 14, 2011. Richard Spires, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–4136 Filed 2–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG–2011–0087] Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625–0106 Coast Guard, DHS. Sixty-day notice requesting comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625–0106, Unauthorized Entry into Cuban Territorial Waters. Our ICR describe the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below. DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before April 25, 2011. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Agency Information Collection Activities: Various Contract 
Related Forms That Will be Included in the Homeland Security 
Acquisition Regulation, DHS FORM 0700-01, DHS FORM 0700-02, DHS FORM 
0700-03, DHS FORM 0700-04

AGENCY: Office of Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and 
Legislation Office, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without 
Change, 1600-0002.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Chief 
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, DHS 
will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35). DHS previously published this information 
collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on November 15, 2010 
at 75 FR 219, for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were 
received by DHS. DHS would also like to correct the Total Burden Cost 
(capital/startup): $236,253.60 that was indicated in the 60-Day Federal 
Register Notice. The cost that was indicated is the estimated 
annualized cost to the respondents for the hour burden for collecting 
the information, using the appropriate wage categories. The purpose of 
this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments and to 
correct the cost from $236,253.00 to zero.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 28, 
2011. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent 
via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to 202-
395-5806.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required 
contact: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Chief 
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, DHS 
Attn.: Camara Francis, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the 
Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3114, Washington, DC 20528, 
Camara.Francis@hq.dhs.gov, 202-447-5904.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection under the HSAR 
is necessary in order to implement applicable parts of the FAR (48 
CFR). The four forms under this collection of information request are 
used by offerors, contractors, and the general public to comply with 
requirements in contracts awarded by the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS). The four forms are DHS Form 0700-01, Cumulative Claim 
and Reconciliation Statement; DHS Form 0700-02, Contractor's Assignment 
of Refund, Rebates, Credits and Other Amounts; DHS Form 0700-03, 
Contractor's Release; and DHS Form 0700-04, Employee Claim for Wage 
Restitution. These four forms will be used by contractors and/or 
contract employees during contract administration. The information will 
be used by DHS contracting officers to ensure compliance with terms and 
conditions of DHS contracts and to complete reports required by other 
Federal agencies such as the General Services Administration and the 
Department of Labor. If this information is not collected, the DHS 
could inadvertently violate statutory or regulatory requirements and 
the DHS's interest concerning inventions and contractor's claims would 
not be protected. There has been an increase in the estimated annual 
burden hours previously reported for this collection. An adjustment in 
annual burden is necessary at this time in the amount of 1534 actions 
and hours. The initial annual burden was based on a lower number of 
contract actions which related to the fact that DHS was a new agency 
with consolidated acquisition procedures, processes, and policies. 
Although, there is an increase in the estimated burdened hours, there 
is no change in the information being collected.

Analysis

    Agency: Office of Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and 
Legislation Office, DHS.
    Title: Various contract related forms that will be included in the 
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation.
    OMB Number: 1600-0002.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Affected Public: Private Sector.
    Number of Respondents: 8,635.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,635.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.00.

    Dated: February 14, 2011.
Richard Spires,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-4136 Filed 2-23-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P

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