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offerors on Government contracts must
complete the certificate of independent
price determination. An offer will not be
considered for award where the
certificate has been deleted or modified.
Deletions or modifications of the
certificate and suspected false
certificates are reported to the Attorney
General (see FAR 3.103–2 Evaluating
the Certification).
The information collection is required
each time an offeror responds to a
solicitation for firm-fixed price contract
or fixed-price economic price
adjustment contract unless the
acquisition is: (1) Made under the
simplified acquisition threshold; (2) at
the request for technical proposals
under two-step sealed bidding
procedures; or (3) for utility services for
which rates are set by law or regulation.
The FAR rule requires a Certificate of
Independent Price Determination so that
contractors certify that the prices in
their offer have been arrived at
independently, have not been or will
not be knowingly disclosed, and have
not been submitted for the purpose of
restricting competition. This clause does
not apply to commercial items.
2. Contractor Code of Business Ethics
and Conduct (FAR 52.203–13). This
clause implements Government policy
and Public Law 110–252, Title VI (Close
the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act). It
requires contractors to notify the
respective agency Office of Inspector
General when the contractor has
credible evidence that the contractor’s
principal, employee, agent, or
subcontractor committed a violation of
certain Federal criminal laws, or a
violation of the Civil False Claims Act.
The objective of the notification
requirement is to emphasize the critical
importance of integrity in contracting
and reduce the occurrence of improper
or criminal conduct in connection with
the award and performance of Federal
contracts and subcontracts. Information
obtained from the notification
requirements will be provided to the
agency Inspector General by the
contractor.
3. Preventing Personal Conflicts of
Interest (FAR 52.203–16). In accordance
with 41 U.S.C. 2303, this clause requires
contractors and subcontractors to: (a)
Identify and prevent personal conflicts
of interest of their covered employees;
and (b) prohibit covered employees who
have access to non-public information
by reason of performance on a
Government contract from using such
information for personal gain.
Contractors are required to notify
contracting officers whenever they
become aware of any personal conflict
of interest violations by a covered
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employee. The objective of the
notification requirement is to emphasize
the critical importance of integrity in
contracting and reduce the occurrence
of improper or criminal conduct in
connection with the award and
performance of Federal contracts and
subcontracts. Information obtained from
the notification requirements will be
provided to the agency Inspector
General by the contractor. In addition,
contractors have the opportunity, in
exceptional circumstances, to request
mitigation or waiver of the personal
conflict-of-interest standards. The
information is used by the Government
to evaluate the requested mitigation/
waiver.
The information provided to and by
contractors in accordance with the
clause at FAR 52.203–16 is used by the
contractor and the contracting officer to
identify and mitigate personal conflicts
of interest in compliance with
Government policy to (a) identify and
prevent personal conflicts of interest of
covered employees; and (b) prohibit
covered employees who have access to
non-public information by reason of
performance on a Government contract
from using such information for
personal gain (FAR 3.1102).
C. Public Comments
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.
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. ATTN: Ms. Sosa/IC 9000–0018,
telephone 202–501–4755.
Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–
0018, Certification of Independent Price
Determination, Contractor Code of
Business Ethics and Compliance, and
Preventing Personal Conflicts of
Interest, in all correspondence.
B. Annual Reporting Burden
Dated: August 22, 2017.
Lorin S. Curit,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division,
Office of Government-Wide Acquisition
Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office
of Government-Wide Policy.
1. Certification of Independent Price
Determination (FAR 52.203–2).
Respondents: 24,270.
Responses annually: 30.
Total annual responses: 721,200.
Estimated hrs/response: .25.
Estimated total burden/hrs: 180,300.
2. Contractor Code of Business Ethics
and Conduct (FAR 52.203–13).
Respondents: 278.
Responses per respondent: 1.
Total annual responses: 278.
Preparation hours per response: 60.
Total response burden hours: 16,680.
3. Preventing Personal Conflicts of
Interest (FAR 52.203–16).
Respondents: 120.
Responses per respondent: 1.
Total responses: 120.
Burden hours per response: 30.
Total response burden hours: 3,600.
Recordkeeping Burden:
Number of recordkeepers: 8,598.
Records per recordkeeper per year: 25.
Total annual records: 214,950.
Estimated hours per record: 2.0.
Total recordkeeping burden hours:
429,900.
4. Total (counting recordkeepers with
respondents).
Recordkeepers and respondents:
33,266.
Responses: 721,598.
Hours (reporting and recordkeeping):
707,862.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[30Day–17–0879]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork
Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has submitted the
following information collection request
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for
the proposed information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your
comments should address any of the
following: (a) Evaluate whether the
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proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; (d) 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 submission of
responses; and (e) Assess information
collection costs.
To request additional information on
the proposed project or to obtain a copy
of the information collection plan and
instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or
send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written
comments and/or suggestions regarding
the items contained in this notice
should be directed to the Attention:
CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management
and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or
by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written
comments should be received within 30
days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Information Collections to Advance
State, Tribal, Local and Territorial
(STLT) Governmental Agency and
System Performance, Capacity, and
Program Delivery (OMB Control No.
0920–0879, Exp. 3/31/2018)—
Extension—Office for State, Tribal Local
and Territorial Support (OSTLTS),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The mission of the Department of
Health and Human Services is to help
provide the building blocks that
Americans need to live healthy,
successful lives. As part of HHS, CDC’s
mission is to create the expertise,
information, and tools that people and
communities need to protect their
health—through health promotion,
prevention of disease, injury and
disability, and preparedness for new
health threats. CDC and HHS seek to
accomplish its mission by collaborating
with partners throughout the nation and
the world to: Monitor health, detect and
investigate health problems, conduct
research to enhance prevention, develop
and advocate sound public health
policies, implement prevention
strategies, promote healthy behaviors,
foster safe and healthful environments,
and provide leadership and training.
CDC is requesting a three-year
approval for a generic clearance to
collect information related to domestic
public health issues and services that
affect and/or involve state, tribal, local
and territorial (STLT) government
entities.
The respondent universe is comprised
of STLT governmental staff or delegates
acting on behalf of a STLT agency
involved in the provision of essential
public health services in the United
States. Delegate is defined as a
governmental or non-governmental
agent (agency, function, office or
individual) acting for a principal or
submitted by another to represent or act
on their behalf. The STLT agency is
represented by a STLT entity or delegate
with a task to protect and/or improve
the public’s health.
Information will be used to assess
situational awareness of current public
health emergencies; make decisions that
affect planning, response and recovery
activities of subsequent emergencies; fill
CDC and HHS gaps in knowledge of
programs and/or STLT governments that
will strengthen surveillance,
epidemiology, and laboratory science;
improve CDC’s support and technical
assistance to states and communities.
CDC and HHS will conduct brief data
collections, across a range of public
health topics related to essential public
health services.
CDC estimates up to 30 data
collections with STLT governmental
staff or delegates, and 10 data
collections with local/county/city
governmental staff or delegates will be
conducted on an annual basis. Ninetyfive percent of these data collections
will be web-based and five percent
telephone, in-person, and focus groups.
The total annualized burden of 54,000
hours is based on the following
estimates.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
respondent
(in hours)
Type of respondents
Form name
State, Territorial, or Tribal government staff or
delegate.
Local/County/City government staff or delegate.
Web, telephone, in-person, focus group ........
800
30
1
Web, telephone, in-person, focus group ........
3,000
10
1
Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the
Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, Department of
Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing
an opportunity for the public to
comment on CMS’ intention to collect
information from the public. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension or reinstatement of an existing
collection of information, and to allow
a second opportunity for public
comment on the notice. Interested
persons are invited to send comments
regarding the burden estimate or any
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-17-0879]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
Evaluate whether the
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proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of
the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; (d) 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 submission of responses; and (e) Assess
information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Information Collections to Advance State, Tribal, Local and
Territorial (STLT) Governmental Agency and System Performance,
Capacity, and Program Delivery (OMB Control No. 0920-0879, Exp. 3/31/
2018)--Extension--Office for State, Tribal Local and Territorial
Support (OSTLTS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to
help provide the building blocks that Americans need to live healthy,
successful lives. As part of HHS, CDC's mission is to create the
expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to
protect their health--through health promotion, prevention of disease,
injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. CDC and
HHS seek to accomplish its mission by collaborating with partners
throughout the nation and the world to: Monitor health, detect and
investigate health problems, conduct research to enhance prevention,
develop and advocate sound public health policies, implement prevention
strategies, promote healthy behaviors, foster safe and healthful
environments, and provide leadership and training.
CDC is requesting a three-year approval for a generic clearance to
collect information related to domestic public health issues and
services that affect and/or involve state, tribal, local and
territorial (STLT) government entities.
The respondent universe is comprised of STLT governmental staff or
delegates acting on behalf of a STLT agency involved in the provision
of essential public health services in the United States. Delegate is
defined as a governmental or non-governmental agent (agency, function,
office or individual) acting for a principal or submitted by another to
represent or act on their behalf. The STLT agency is represented by a
STLT entity or delegate with a task to protect and/or improve the
public's health.
Information will be used to assess situational awareness of current
public health emergencies; make decisions that affect planning,
response and recovery activities of subsequent emergencies; fill CDC
and HHS gaps in knowledge of programs and/or STLT governments that will
strengthen surveillance, epidemiology, and laboratory science; improve
CDC's support and technical assistance to states and communities. CDC
and HHS will conduct brief data collections, across a range of public
health topics related to essential public health services.
CDC estimates up to 30 data collections with STLT governmental
staff or delegates, and 10 data collections with local/county/city
governmental staff or delegates will be conducted on an annual basis.
Ninety-five percent of these data collections will be web-based and
five percent telephone, in-person, and focus groups. The total
annualized burden of 54,000 hours is based on the following estimates.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per respondent
respondents respondent (in hours)
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State, Territorial, or Tribal Web, telephone, in- 800 30 1
government staff or delegate. person, focus group.
Local/County/City government staff or Web, telephone, in- 3,000 10 1
delegate. person, focus group.
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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