Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract Information, 45542-45543 [2015-18656]

Download as PDF 45542 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE Type of respondent Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden (in hours) er response Total burden hours Individuals or Households ............................................................................... Organizations ................................................................................................... Businesses ....................................................................................................... State, territory, tribal or local governments ..................................................... 2,500 2,500 2,500 1,000 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2,500 2,500 2,500 1,000 Dated: July 23, 2015. Lawrence A. Tabak, Deputy Director, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. 2015–18678 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract Information Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS. ACTION: 30-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). DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 80 FR 27695 for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 31, 2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collects information, when necessary, in administering public Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices 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: July 22, 2015. Carlene C. Ileto, Executive Director, Enterprise Business Management Office. [FR Doc. 2015–18656 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R6–ES–2015–N130; FXES11130600000–156–FF06E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 Background The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened species unless authorized by a Federal permit. Along with our implementing regulations at 50 CFR 17, the Act provides for permits and requires that we invite public comment before issuing permits for endangered species. A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the permittees to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of propagation or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in the event that it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of propagation or survival). Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species. Applications Available for Review and Comment We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following recovery permit applications to conduct activities intended to enhance the survival of target endangered species. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by August 31, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments or requests for copies or more information by any of the following methods. Alternatively, you may use one of the following methods to request hard copies or a CD–ROM of the documents. Please specify the permit SUMMARY: you are interested in by number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX). • Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov. Please refer to the respective permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX) in the subject line of the message. • U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486–DFC, Denver, CO 80225. • In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or Pickup: Call (719) 628–2670 to make an appointment during regular business hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Konishi, Recovery Permits Coordinator, Ecological Services, (719) 628–2670 (phone); permitsR6ES@ fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 45543 fruit and seed research for the shrubby reed-mustard (Schoenocrambe suffrutescens) in Utah for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit Application Number TE106387 Applicants: USDA Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale, WY. The applicant requests an amendment to their permit to adjust the take allocation for Kendall Warm Springs dace (Rhinichthys osculus thermalis). The request corrects an omission from the original consultation for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. National Environmental Policy Act In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), we have made an initial determination that the proposed activities in these permits are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement (516 DM 6 Appendix 1, 1.4C(1)). Public Availability of Comments All comments and materials we receive in response to these requests will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We invite local, State, and Federal agencies and the public to comment on the following applications. Documents and other information the applicants have submitted with their applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). Michael G. Thabault, Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region. Permit Application Number TE07858A [FWS–R8–ES–2015–N142]; [FXES11130800000–154–FF08E00000] Applicant: Utah State University, Department of Plants, Soils, and Climate, AGRS 339, Logan, UT. The applicant requests an amendment to their permit that will extend the expiration date. They wish to continue PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2015–18673 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 146 (Thursday, July 30, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45542-45543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18656]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract 
Information

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS.

ACTION: 30-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).
    DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) 
in the Federal Register on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 80 FR 27695 for a 
60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public 
comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 31, 
2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

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.

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

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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: July 22, 2015.
Carlene C. Ileto,
Executive Director, Enterprise Business Management Office.
[FR Doc. 2015-18656 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
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