Information Collection; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements With the United States, 29117-29118 [2018-13403]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Notices submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES A. Purpose The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (PRA) provides that an agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and no person is required to respond to, nor be subject to, a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information, unless that collection has obtained Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. DoD, GSA, and NASA requested and OMB authorized emergency processing of an information collection involved in this rule, as OMB Control Number 9000–0197 (FAR case 2018–010, 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities) consistent with 5 CFR 1320.13. DoD, GSA, and NASA have determined the following conditions have been met: a. The collection of information is needed prior to the expiration of time periods normally associated with a routine submission for review under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, in view of the deadline for this provision of the NDAA which was signed into law in December 2017 and requires action before the prohibition goes into effect on October 1, 2018. b. The collection of information is essential to the mission of the agencies to ensure the Federal Government does not purchase prohibited articles, and can respond appropriately if any such articles are not identified until after delivery or use. c. The use of normal clearance procedures would prevent the collection of information from contractors, for national security purposes. This requirement supports implementation of Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115–91). This section prohibits Government use of any hardware, software, or services developed or provided, in whole or in part, by Kaspersky Lab or its related entities. This requirement is implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) through the clause at FAR 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. This clearance covers the following requirement: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 FAR 52.204–23 requires contractors to report covered products identified during performance of a contract. DoD, GSA, and NASA request approval of this information collection in order to implement the law. The information will be used by agency personnel to identify and remove prohibited hardware, software, or services from Government use. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 28141, on June 15, 2018, as a part of an interim rule under FAR Case 2018–010, Use of Products and Services of Kaspersky Lab. B. Annual Reporting Burden Number of Respondents: 4,882. Responses per Respondent: 5. Total Responses: 24,410. Average Burden Hours per Response: 1.5. Total Burden Hours: 36,615. The public reporting burden for this collection of information consists of reports of identified covered articles during contract performance as required by 52.204–23. Reports are estimated to average 1.5 hour per response, including the time for reviewing definitions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the report. 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 will have practical utility; whether the 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 to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those entities who will respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (IT). With respect to the evaluation of burdens, in particular, DoD, GSA, and NASA especially welcome public comments on: (1) The types of personnel that would be involved in developing and maintaining compliance with prohibition and required reports (e.g., IT security and cyber specialists, attorneys, compliance officers) and assumptions about the amount of labor hours and associated costs required to meet these responsibilities; PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29117 (2) The types of system changes specifically required within an entity to comply with this rule, as well as associated costs; and (3) Steps that an entity will take in order to achieve compliance, as well as associated hours and costs; (4) Any data that can help to inform the average number of subcontracts that may be affected by this rule. 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– 0197, Use of Products and Services of Kaspersky Lab, in all correspondence. Dated: June 18, 2018. William Clark, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Govenrmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–13402 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0198; Docket No. 2018–0003; Sequence No. 20] Information Collection; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements With the United States 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: 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 existing OMB emergency clearance notice. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 21, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 9000–0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States, by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1 29118 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for the OMB Control number 9000–0198. Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Information Collection 9000–0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States.’’ Follow the instructions on the screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘Information Collection 9000–0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States.’’ • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405–0001. ATTN: Ms. Mandell/IC 9000–0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information Collection 9000–0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States, in all correspondence related to this collection. Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential 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). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (PRA) provides that an agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and no person is required to respond to nor be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information, unless that collection has obtained Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. DoD, GSA, and NASA requested and OMB authorized emergency processing of an information collection involved in this rule, as OMB Control Number 9000–0198 (FAR case 2017–018, 52.209–13, Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements—Certifications) consistent with 5 CFR 1320.13. DoD, GSA, and NASA have determined the following conditions have been met: a. The collection of information is needed prior to the expiration of time periods normally associated with a routine submission for review under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. b. The collection of information is essential to the mission of the agencies to ensure the Federal Government does VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 not award contracts to offerors, and any entity owned or controlled by the offeror that has engaged in any activity that violates arms control treaties or agreements with the United States. c. The use of normal clearance procedures would prevent the collection of information from contractors, for national security purposes. Section 1290 of Public Law 114–328 (codified at 22 U.S.C. 2593e) went into effect on December 23, 2016. The implementation of this FAR case will protect against doing business with entities that engage in any activity that contributed to or is a significant factor in a country’s failure to comply with arms control treaties or agreements with the United States. This action is necessary because of statutory requirements relating to a national security function of the United States. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 28145, on June 15, 2018, as a part of a interim rule under FAR Case 2017–018, Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States. B. Annual Reporting Burden Number of Respondents: 11,634. Responses per Respondent: 8.6. Total Responses: 99,796. Average Burden Hours per Response: .4 hours. Total Burden Hours: 40,478. 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 will have practical utility; whether the 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 to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those entities who will 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. 9000–0198, Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United States. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: June 18, 2018. William F. Clark, Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–13403 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–3351–FN] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application by The Compliance Team for Continued CMS Approval of Its Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Final notice. AGENCY: This final notice announces our decision to approve The Compliance Team (TCT) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. DATES: Applicable Date: This notice is effective July 18, 2018 through July 18, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Mister-Ward, (410) 786– 2441. Monda Shaver, (410) 786–3410. Marie Vasbinder, 410–786–8665. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background Under the Medicare program, eligible beneficiaries may receive covered services in a rural health clinic (RHC) provided certain requirements are met by the RHC. Section 1861(aa) and 1905(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (the Act), establish distinct criteria for facilities seeking designation as a RHC. Regulations concerning provider agreements are at 42 CFR part 489 and those pertaining to activities relating to the survey and certification of facilities are at 42 CFR part 488, subpart A. The regulations at 42 CFR part 491, subpart A specify the conditions that a RHC must meet to participate in the Medicare program. The scope of covered services and the conditions for Medicare payment for RHCs are set forth at 42 CFR part 405, subpart X. Generally, to enter into a provider agreement with the Medicare program, a RHC must first be certified by a state survey agency as complying with the E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 121 (Friday, June 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29117-29118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13403]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0198; Docket No. 2018-0003; Sequence No. 20]


Information Collection; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or 
Agreements With the United States

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 existing 
OMB emergency clearance notice.

DATES: Submit comments on or before August 21, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 9000-
0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United 
States, by any of the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments

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via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for the OMB Control 
number 9000-0198. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with 
``Information Collection 9000-0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties 
or Agreements with the United States.'' Follow the instructions on the 
screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and 
``Information Collection 9000-0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties 
or Agreements with the United States.''
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405-
0001. ATTN: Ms. Mandell/IC 9000-0198; Violations of Arms Control 
Treaties or Agreements with the United States.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information 
Collection 9000-0198; Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements 
with the United States, in all correspondence related to this 
collection. Comments received generally will be posted without change 
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business 
confidential 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).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (PRA) 
provides that an agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a 
collection of information, and no person is required to respond to nor 
be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of 
information, unless that collection has obtained Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) approval and displays a currently valid OMB Control 
Number.
    DoD, GSA, and NASA requested and OMB authorized emergency 
processing of an information collection involved in this rule, as OMB 
Control Number 9000-0198 (FAR case 2017-018, 52.209-13, Violation of 
Arms Control Treaties or Agreements--Certifications) consistent with 5 
CFR 1320.13. DoD, GSA, and NASA have determined the following 
conditions have been met:
    a. The collection of information is needed prior to the expiration 
of time periods normally associated with a routine submission for 
review under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    b. The collection of information is essential to the mission of the 
agencies to ensure the Federal Government does not award contracts to 
offerors, and any entity owned or controlled by the offeror that has 
engaged in any activity that violates arms control treaties or 
agreements with the United States.
    c. The use of normal clearance procedures would prevent the 
collection of information from contractors, for national security 
purposes.
    Section 1290 of Public Law 114-328 (codified at 22 U.S.C. 2593e) 
went into effect on December 23, 2016. The implementation of this FAR 
case will protect against doing business with entities that engage in 
any activity that contributed to or is a significant factor in a 
country's failure to comply with arms control treaties or agreements 
with the United States. This action is necessary because of statutory 
requirements relating to a national security function of the United 
States.
    A notice was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 28145, on 
June 15, 2018, as a part of a interim rule under FAR Case 2017-018, 
Violations of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements with the United 
States.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Number of Respondents: 11,634.
    Responses per Respondent: 8.6.
    Total Responses: 99,796.
    Average Burden Hours per Response: .4 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 40,478.

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 will have practical utility; whether the 
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 to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those entities who will 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. 9000-0198, Violations of Arms Control Treaties or 
Agreements with the United States.

    Dated: June 18, 2018.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-13403 Filed 6-21-18; 8:45 am]
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