Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Subcontract Consent, 41501-41502 [2015-17373]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices Order in WT Docket No. 01–309, FCC 03–168, adopted and released in September 2003, implementing a mandate under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988, the Commission required digital wireless phone manufacturers and service providers to make certain digital wireless phones capable of effective use with hearing aids, label certain phones they sold with information about their compatibility with hearing aids, and report to the Commission (at first every six months, then on an annual basis) on the numbers and types of hearing aidcompatible phones they were producing or offering to the public. These reporting requirements were subsequently amended on several occasions, and the existing, OMB-approved collection under this OMB control number includes these modifications. As part of this extension request, the Commission is requesting approval of certain non-substantive changes to the form and instructions. Changes to the form include updating the edition form date for the electronic form to reflect the current date, and adding certain additional language drawn from the instructions to the question on device disclosures through Public Web sites. In the instructions, the Commission is updating the edition form date to reflect the current date, updating a Web site link that has become inactive, adding certain informational text to make the instructions easier to understand, and updating figures as necessary to reflect the non-substantive changes in the form. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. Notice of Agreements Filed mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES A. Purpose [FR Doc. 2015–17362 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6731–AA–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. AGENCY: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on the agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within twelve days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of the agreements are available through the Commission’s Web site (www.fmc.gov) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202) 523–5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Agreement No.: 012350. Title: Hoegh/Hyundai Glovis West Africa Space Charter Agreement. Jkt 235001 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Dated: July 10, 2015. Karen V. Gregory, Secretary. Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Subcontract Consent BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 18:52 Jul 14, 2015 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 9000–0149, Subcontract Consent, by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching the OMB control number. Select the link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Information Collection 9000–0149, Subcontract Consent’’. Follow the instructions provided at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘Information Collection 9000–0149, Subcontract Consent’’ on your attached document. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. ATTN: Ms. Flowers/IC 9000–0149, Subcontract Consent. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information Collection 9000–0149, Subcontract Consent, in all correspondence related to this collection. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, Office of Government-wide Policy, contact via telephone 703–605– 2828 or email at mahruba.uddowla@ gsa.gov. [OMB Control No. 9000–0149; Docket 2015– 0055; Sequence 21] [FR Doc. 2015–17269 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 Parties: Hoegh Autoliners AS and Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Cozen O’Connor; 1627 I Street NW., Suite 1100; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The agreement authorizes the parties to charter space to each other in the trade between the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on the one hand, and Benin and Nigeria, on the other hand. Agreement No.: 012351. Title: Zim/NYK Equipment Repositioning Agreement. Parties: ZIM American Integrated Shipping Service, Ltd. and Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Filing Party: Mark E. Newcomb; ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services, Co., LLC; 5801 Lake Wright Dr.; Norfolk, VA 23508. Synopsis: The agreement authorizes the parties to charter slots on each other’s vessels for the carriage of empty containers. 41501 Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning subcontract consent. DATES: Submit comments on or before September 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.244–2, Subcontracts, requires prime contractors to provide contracting officers notification before the award of any cost-plus-fixed-fee subcontract, or certain fixed-price subcontracts. This requirement for advance notification is driven by statutory requirements in 10 U.S.C. 2306 and 41 U.S.C. 3905. FAR clause 52.244–2 also requires prime contractors to get consent to subcontract for cost-reimbursement, time-andmaterials, labor-hour, or letter contracts, and also for unpriced actions under fixed-price contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The objective of requiring consent to subcontract, as discussed in FAR Part 44, is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds, and complies with Government policy when subcontracting. The Government requires a contractor to provide certain information (e.g., subcontractor’s name, type of subcontract, price, description of supply or services, etc.) reasonably in advance of placing a subcontract to E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 41502 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices ensure that the proposed subcontract is appropriate for the risks involved and consistent with current policy and sound business judgment. The information provides the Government a basis for granting, or withholding consent to subcontract. B. Annual Reporting Burden Based on information from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) regarding contracts that would be required to provide information pursuant to FAR clause 52.244–2, an upward adjustment is being made to the number of respondents. As a result, an upward adjustment is being made to the estimated annual reporting burden hours since the notice regarding the previous extension to this clearance was published in the Federal Register at 77 FR 56644, on September 13, 2012. Number of Respondents: 6,601. Responses per Respondent: 3. Total Responses: 19,803. Average Burden Hours per Response: 1.846. Total Burden Hours: 36,557. C. Public Comments mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202–501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0149, Subcontract Consent, in all correspondence. Dated: July 9, 2015. Edward Loeb, Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–17373 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–14–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 3090–0112; Docket 2015– 0001; Sequence 9] Submission for OMB Review; Federal Management Regulation; State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Property, GSA Form 3040 Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding a renewal to an existing OMB clearance. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Property, GSA Form 3040. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 80 FR 18843, on April 8, 2015. No comments were received. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 3090–0112, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for Information Collection 3090–0112. Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Information Collection 3090–0112; State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property’’ under the heading ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID’’ and select ‘‘Search’’. Select the link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Information Collection 3090–0112, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property’’. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘Information Collection 3090–0112, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property’’ on your attached document. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. ATTN: Ms. Flowers/IC 3090–0112, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information Collection SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 3090–0112, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property, in all correspondence related to this collection. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Spalding, Federal Acquisition Service, GSA at telephone 703–605– 2888 or via email to joyce.spalding@ gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose This report complies with Public Law 94–519, which requires annual reports of donations of personal property to public agencies for use in carrying out such purposes as conservation, economic development, education, parks and recreation, public health, and public safety. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 55. Responses per Respondent: 4. Total Responses: 220. Hours per Response: 1.5. Total Burden Hours: 330. C. Public Comments Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary 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; and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20006, telephone 202–501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0112, GSA Form 3040, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Personal Property, in all correspondence. Dated: July 6, 2015. David Shive, Acting Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–17374 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–34–P E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41501-41502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17373]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0149; Docket 2015-0055; Sequence 21]


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; 
Subcontract Consent

AGENCY: 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.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an 
extension of a previously approved information collection requirement 
concerning subcontract consent.

DATES: Submit comments on or before September 14, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 9000-
0149, Subcontract Consent, by any of the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching the OMB 
control number. Select the link ``Submit a Comment'' that corresponds 
with ``Information Collection 9000-0149, Subcontract Consent''. Follow 
the instructions provided at the ``Submit a Comment'' screen. Please 
include your name, company name (if any), and ``Information Collection 
9000-0149, Subcontract Consent'' on your attached document.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. 
ATTN: Ms. Flowers/IC 9000-0149, Subcontract Consent.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information 
Collection 9000-0149, Subcontract Consent, in all correspondence 
related to this collection. All comments received will be posted 
without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
and/or business confidential information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement 
Analyst, Office of Government-wide Policy, contact via telephone 703-
605-2828 or email at mahruba.uddowla@gsa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.244-2, Subcontracts, 
requires prime contractors to provide contracting officers notification 
before the award of any cost-plus-fixed-fee subcontract, or certain 
fixed-price subcontracts. This requirement for advance notification is 
driven by statutory requirements in 10 U.S.C. 2306 and 41 U.S.C. 3905. 
FAR clause 52.244-2 also requires prime contractors to get consent to 
subcontract for cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, labor-hour, or 
letter contracts, and also for unpriced actions under fixed-price 
contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    The objective of requiring consent to subcontract, as discussed in 
FAR Part 44, is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which 
the contractor spends Government funds, and complies with Government 
policy when subcontracting. The Government requires a contractor to 
provide certain information (e.g., subcontractor's name, type of 
subcontract, price, description of supply or services, etc.) reasonably 
in advance of placing a subcontract to

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ensure that the proposed subcontract is appropriate for the risks 
involved and consistent with current policy and sound business 
judgment. The information provides the Government a basis for granting, 
or withholding consent to subcontract.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Based on information from the Federal Procurement Data System 
(FPDS) regarding contracts that would be required to provide 
information pursuant to FAR clause 52.244-2, an upward adjustment is 
being made to the number of respondents. As a result, an upward 
adjustment is being made to the estimated annual reporting burden hours 
since the notice regarding the previous extension to this clearance was 
published in the Federal Register at 77 FR 56644, on September 13, 
2012.
    Number of Respondents: 6,601.
    Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Total Responses: 19,803.
    Average Burden Hours per Response: 1.846.
    Total Burden Hours: 36,557.

C. Public Comments

    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
functions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202-501-4755. Please cite OMB 
Control No. 9000-0149, Subcontract Consent, in all correspondence.

    Dated: July 9, 2015.
Edward Loeb,
Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of 
Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office 
of Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-17373 Filed 7-14-15; 8:45 am]
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