Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Inspection and Receiving Report, 41006 [2017-18217]

Agencies

• Defense Acquisition Regulations System
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 29, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 41006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18217]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket DARS-2017-0007; OMB Control Number 0704-0248]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Inspection and Receiving Report

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension 
of an approved information collection requirement.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD 
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection 
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD 
invites comments on: Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of 
the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information 
collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection 
for use through November 30, 2017. DoD proposes that OMB extend its 
approval for use for three additional years beyond the current 
expiration date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by October 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0248, using any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Number 0704-0248 in 
the subject line of the message.
     Fax: 571-372-6094.
     Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr Tom 
Ruckdaschel, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B941, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Instructions: Search for ``Docket Number: DARS-2017-0007.'' Select 
``Comment Now'' and follow the instructions provided to submit a 
comment. All submissions received must include the agency name and 
docket number for this notice. Comments received generally will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), 
please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after 
submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of 
comments submitted by mail).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tom Ruckdaschel, 571-372-6088.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Appendix F, Material Inspection and 
Receiving Report; OMB Control Number 0704-0248.
    Needs and Uses: The collection of this information is necessary to 
process shipping and receipt documentation for goods and services 
provided by contractors and permit payment under DoD contracts.
    Type of Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 153,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 18, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 2,800,000.
    Average Burden per Response: .05 hours (3 minutes).
    Annual Burden Hours: 140,000 hours.

Summary of Information Collection

    This information collection includes the requirements of DFARS 
Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report. Appendix F 
contains procedures and instructions for submission of contractor 
payment requests and receiving reports using Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). 
10 U.S.C. 2227(c) requires electronic submission and processing of 
claims for contract payments under DoD contracts. DoD has designated 
WAWF as the designated platform for contractors to submit payment 
requests and supporting documentation, including receiving reports. 
WAWF supports the preparation and distribution of electronic 
equivalents for the DD Form 250, Material Inspection and Receiving 
Report, and DD Form 250 series equivalents for repair of Government 
property and energy-related overland or waterborne shipments.

Amy G. Williams,
Deputy, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2017-18217 Filed 8-28-17; 8:45 am]
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