Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract Information, 27695-27696 [2015-11695]

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The UFAC is tasked with providing advice to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on matters related to the performance of airport and seaport inspections coinciding with the assessment of an agriculture, customs, or immigration user fee. The UFAC meeting will be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27695 held on the date and time specified above. Agenda The UFAC will meet to discuss and report the work completed by the Financial Assessment and Options Subcommittee and the Processes Subcommittee: 1. The Financial Assessment and Options Subcommittee will discuss an overview of current worldwide user fees being paid by industry, and mapping how industry collects and transmits user fees to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 2. The Processes Subcommittee will discuss developing advice that would enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational efficiencies. Dated: May 8, 2015. Maria Luisa Boyce, Senior Advisor for Private Sector Engagement, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2015–11619 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2015–0022] Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract Information Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without change, 1600–0003. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, 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). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 13, 2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS– 2014–0022, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: dhs.pra@hq.dhs.gov Please include docket number DHS- 2015–0022 in the subject line of the message. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 27696 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collects information, when necessary, in administering public contracts for supplies and services. The information is used to determine compliance with contract terms placed in the contract as authorized by the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1), and the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 30). Examples of information DHS contracting officers normally collect when administering contracts include notices of changes in key personnel, invoices, subcontracting reports, and evidence of compliance with hazardous removal requirements. Examples of collections under the HSAR include: 3052.204–71 Contractor employee access, 3052.205–70 Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and Releases, 3052.209–72 Organizational Conflict of Interest, 3052.209–75 Prohibited Financial Interests for Lead System Integrators, 3052.215–70 Key personnel or facilities, 3052.219–70 Small Business subcontracting plan reporting, 3052.223–70 Removal or disposal of hazardous substances—applicable licenses and permits. The information requested is used by the Government’s contracting officers and other acquisition personnel, including technical and legal staff, for various reasons such as determining the suitability of contractor personnel accessing DHS facilities; to ensure no organizational conflicts of interest exist during the performance of contracts; to ensure the contractor maintains applicable licenses and permits for the removal and disposal of hazardous materials; and to otherwise ensure firms are performing in the Government’s best interest. Failure to collect this information would adversely affect the quality of products and services DHS receives from contractors. For example, potentially, contractors who are lead system integrators could acquire direct financial interests in major systems the contractors are contracted to procure, which would compromise the integrity of acquisitions for the Department. In addition, contractors who own, control or operate a business providing protective guard services could possess felony convictions during the performance of contracts, putting the Department at risk. Furthermore, contractors could change key personnel during the performance of contracts and use less experienced or less qualified personnel to reduce costs, which would tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 adversely affect DHS’s fulfillment of its mission requirements. Many sources of the requested information use automated word processing systems, databases, spreadsheets, project management and other commercial software to facilitate preparation of material to be submitted. With Government wide implementation of e-Government initiatives, it is commonplace within many of DHS’s Components for submissions to be electronic. Disclosure/non-disclosure of information is handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, other disclosure statutes, and Federal and agency acquisition regulations. Based upon definitive contract award data reported by DHS and its Components to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for Fiscal Year 2014. No program changes occurred, however the burden was adjusted to reflect an increase in the number of respondents within DHS for Fiscal Year 2014. The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600–0003 was approved through August 31, 2015 by OMB. This collection will be submitted to OMB for review to request an approval to extend the expiration date of the collection. There are no proposed changes to the information being collected, instructions, frequency of the collection or the use of the information being collected. 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. Analysis Agency: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract Information. OMB Number: 1600–0003. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Private Sector. Number of Respondents: 11,885. Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 hours. Total Burden Hours: 499,170 hours. Dated: May 7, 2015. Carlene C. Ileto, Executive Director, Enterprise Business Management Office. [FR Doc. 2015–11695 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2015–N083; FXES11130800000–154–FF08E00000] Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing recovery permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before June 15, 2015. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone: 916–414–6464; fax: 916–414–6486). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9624). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We seek SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 93 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27695-27696]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11695]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2015-0022]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract 
Information

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without 
change, 1600-0003.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief 
Procurement Officer, 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).

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 13, 
2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS-
2014-0022, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Please follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: dhs.pra@hq.dhs.gov Please include docket number 
DHS- 2015-0022 in the subject line of the message.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
collects information, when necessary, in administering public contracts 
for supplies and services. The information is used to determine 
compliance with contract terms placed in the contract as authorized by 
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act (41 U.S.C. 251 et 
seq.), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1), and 
the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 
30). Examples of information DHS contracting officers normally collect 
when administering contracts include notices of changes in key 
personnel, invoices, subcontracting reports, and evidence of compliance 
with hazardous removal requirements. Examples of collections under the 
HSAR include: 3052.204-71 Contractor employee access, 3052.205-70 
Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and Releases, 3052.209-72 
Organizational Conflict of Interest, 3052.209-75 Prohibited Financial 
Interests for Lead System Integrators, 3052.215-70 Key personnel or 
facilities, 3052.219-70 Small Business subcontracting plan reporting, 
3052.223-70 Removal or disposal of hazardous substances--applicable 
licenses and permits.
    The information requested is used by the Government's contracting 
officers and other acquisition personnel, including technical and legal 
staff, for various reasons such as determining the suitability of 
contractor personnel accessing DHS facilities; to ensure no 
organizational conflicts of interest exist during the performance of 
contracts; to ensure the contractor maintains applicable licenses and 
permits for the removal and disposal of hazardous materials; and to 
otherwise ensure firms are performing in the Government's best 
interest. Failure to collect this information would adversely affect 
the quality of products and services DHS receives from contractors. For 
example, potentially, contractors who are lead system integrators could 
acquire direct financial interests in major systems the contractors are 
contracted to procure, which would compromise the integrity of 
acquisitions for the Department. In addition, contractors who own, 
control or operate a business providing protective guard services could 
possess felony convictions during the performance of contracts, putting 
the Department at risk. Furthermore, contractors could change key 
personnel during the performance of contracts and use less experienced 
or less qualified personnel to reduce costs, which would adversely 
affect DHS's fulfillment of its mission requirements.
    Many sources of the requested information use automated word 
processing systems, databases, spreadsheets, project management and 
other commercial software to facilitate preparation of material to be 
submitted. With Government wide implementation of e-Government 
initiatives, it is commonplace within many of DHS's Components for 
submissions to be electronic.
    Disclosure/non-disclosure of information is handled in accordance 
with the Freedom of Information Act, other disclosure statutes, and 
Federal and agency acquisition regulations.
    Based upon definitive contract award data reported by DHS and its 
Components to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for Fiscal 
Year 2014. No program changes occurred, however the burden was adjusted 
to reflect an increase in the number of respondents within DHS for 
Fiscal Year 2014.
    The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600-0003 was 
approved through August 31, 2015 by OMB. This collection will be 
submitted to OMB for review to request an approval to extend the 
expiration date of the collection. There are no proposed changes to the 
information being collected, instructions, frequency of the collection 
or the use of the information being collected.
    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.

Analysis

    Agency: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS.
    Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award 
Contract Information.
    OMB Number: 1600-0003.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Private Sector.
    Number of Respondents: 11,885.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 499,170 hours.

    Dated: May 7, 2015.
Carlene C. Ileto,
Executive Director, Enterprise Business Management Office.
[FR Doc. 2015-11695 Filed 5-13-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P
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