Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests, 73066-73067 [2020-25221]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 73066 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 221 / Monday, November 16, 2020 / Notices contractor for closeout, as applicable. Forms 700–1 and 02 are mainly used for calculating costs related to the closeout of cost-reimbursement, time-andmaterials, and labor-hour contracts; and, Form 700–3 is mainly used for calculating costs related to the closeout of cost-reimbursement, time-andmaterials, and labor-hour contracts but can be used for all contract types. • DHS Form 700–4 is prepared by contractor employees making claims for unpaid wages. Contracting officers must obtain this form from employees seeking restitution under contracts to provide to the Comptroller General. This form is applicable to all contract types, both opened and closed. The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600–0002 was approved through November 30, 2021 by OMB in a Notice of OMB Action. This justification supports a request for an extension of the approval. The purpose of the information collected is to ensure proper closing of physically complete contracts. The information will be used by DHS contracting officers to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of DHS contracts and to complete reports required by other Federal agencies such as the General Services Administration and the Department of Labor (DOL). If this information is not collected, DHS could inadvertently violate statutory or regulatory requirements and DHS’s interests concerning inventions and contractors’ claims would not be protected. The four DHS forms are available on the DHS Homepage (https:// www.dhs.gov/acquisition-policy). These forms can be filled in electronically and submitted via email or facsimile to the specified Government point of contact. Since the responses must meet specific timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be an expeditious or practical method of submission. The use of email or facsimile is the best solution and is most commonly used in the Government. The information requested by these forms is required by the HSAR. The forms are prescribed for use in the closeout of applicable contracts and during contract administration. Information collection may or may not involve small business contractors. The burden applied to small business is the minimum consistent with the goals of ensuring responsiveness to Government requirements. To reduce burden on small businesses and other small entities, the HSAR is continuously reviewed to determine whether the requirements remain valid. • DHS Form 700–1, Cumulative Claim and Reconciliation Statement: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 253001 Less frequent incidence of collecting such information would result in inadequate closeout data. The office administering the contract would not have the necessary information to (1) determine settlement of indirect costs; and (2) adequately closeout costreimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour contracts. There are FAR and HSAR clauses that require protection of rights in data and proprietary information if requested and designated by an offeror or contractor. Additionally, disclosure or nondisclosure of information is handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents. No PIA is required as the information is collected from DHS personnel (contractors only). Although, the DHS/ ALL/PIA–006 General Contacts lists PIA does provided basic coverage. And technically, because this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is required. However, DHS/ALL– 021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. The burden estimates provided are based upon contracts reported by DHS and its Components to the FPDS for Fiscal Year 2019. No program changes occurred and there were no changes to the information being collected. However, the burden was adjusted to reflect an agency adjustment decrease of 22,225 in the number of respondents within DHS for Fiscal Year 2019, and an increase in the average hourly wage rate. 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, (DHS). Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Various Homeland Security Acquisitions Regulations. OMB Number: 1600–0002. Frequency: On Occasion. Affected Public: Private Sector. Number of Respondents: 34013. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 Hour. Total Burden Hours: 34013. Robert Dorr, Executive Director, Business Management Directorate. [FR Doc. 2020–25172 Filed 11–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FL–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket Number DHS–2020–0046] Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without change of a currently approved collection, 1600– 0004. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 15, 2021. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number Docket # DHS–2020–0046, at: Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number Docket # DHS–2020– 0046. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 221 / Monday, November 16, 2020 / Notices and 48 CFR Chapter 1 provide general procedures on handling protests submitted by contractors to Federal agencies. FAR Part 33.103, Protests, Disputes and Appeals, prescribes policies and procedures for filing protests and for processing contract disputes and appeals. While the FAR prescribes the procedures to be followed for protests to the agency, it allows agencies to determine the method of receipt. DHS will utilize electronic mediums (email or facsimile) for collection of information and will not prescribe a format or require more information than what is already required in the FAR. If DHS determines there is a need to collect additional information outside of what is required in the FAR, DHS will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600–0004 was approved through November 30, 2021 by OMB in a Notice of OMB Action. This justification supports a request for an extension of the approval. The information being collected will be obtained from contractors as part of their submissions whenever they file a bid protest with DHS. The information will be used by DHS officials in deciding how the protest should be resolved. Failure to collect this information would result in delayed resolution of protests. Agency protest information is contained in each individual solicitation document, and provides the specified contracting officer’s name, email, and mailing address that the contractors would use to submit its response. The FAR does not specify the format in which the contractor should submit protest information. However, most contractors use computers to prepare protest materials and submit time sensitive responses electronically (email or facsimile) to the specified Government point of contact. Since the responses must meet specific timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be a practical method of submission. Submission of protest information through contracting officers’ email or through facsimile are the best methods to use to document receipt of protest information, and are the methods most commonly used in the Government protest process. This information collection may involve small business contractors, depending on the particular transaction. The burden applied to small businesses is minimal and consistent with the goals of achieving timely resolution of agency protests. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 253001 This information is collected only when contractors choose to file a protest. The information is requested from contractors so that the Government will be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt resolution of issues in dispute when contractors file agency level claims. DHS/ALL/PIA–006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is required. However, DHS/ALL–021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents. The burden estimates provided are based upon reports of protest activities submitted to the GAO or the Court of Federal Claims in Fiscal Year 2019. No program changes have occurred or changes to the information being collected, however, the burden was adjusted to reflect an agency adjustment decrease of 6 respondents within DHS for Fiscal Year 2019, as well as an increase in the average hourly wage rate. 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 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: Department of Homeland Security (DHS). PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73067 Title: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests. OMB Number: 1600–0004. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Private Sector. Number of Respondents: 93. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours. Total Burden Hours: 186. Robert Dorr, Acting Executive Director, Business Management Directorate. [FR Doc. 2020–25221 Filed 11–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWO320000 L13300000.EP0000; OMB Control Number 1004–0103] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Mineral Materials Disposal Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 16, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Please provide a copy of your comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 440 W 200 S #500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, Attn. Darrin King, Information Collection Clearance Officer, or by email to BLM_HQ_PRA_ Comments@blm.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1004–0103 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this information collection request (ICR), contact Timothy L. Barnes by email at tbarnes@blm.gov, or by telephone at 541–416–6858. Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 221 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73066-73067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-25221]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket Number DHS-2020-0046]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security 
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without 
change of a currently approved collection, 1600-0004.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 15, 
2021. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number Docket 
# DHS-2020-0046, at:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Please follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number Docket # DHS-2020-0046. All comments received will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

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and 48 CFR Chapter 1 provide general procedures on handling protests 
submitted by contractors to Federal agencies. FAR Part 33.103, 
Protests, Disputes and Appeals, prescribes policies and procedures for 
filing protests and for processing contract disputes and appeals. While 
the FAR prescribes the procedures to be followed for protests to the 
agency, it allows agencies to determine the method of receipt. DHS will 
utilize electronic mediums (email or facsimile) for collection of 
information and will not prescribe a format or require more information 
than what is already required in the FAR. If DHS determines there is a 
need to collect additional information outside of what is required in 
the FAR, DHS will submit a request to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for approval.
    The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600-0004 was 
approved through November 30, 2021 by OMB in a Notice of OMB Action. 
This justification supports a request for an extension of the approval.
    The information being collected will be obtained from contractors 
as part of their submissions whenever they file a bid protest with DHS. 
The information will be used by DHS officials in deciding how the 
protest should be resolved. Failure to collect this information would 
result in delayed resolution of protests.
    Agency protest information is contained in each individual 
solicitation document, and provides the specified contracting officer's 
name, email, and mailing address that the contractors would use to 
submit its response. The FAR does not specify the format in which the 
contractor should submit protest information. However, most contractors 
use computers to prepare protest materials and submit time sensitive 
responses electronically (email or facsimile) to the specified 
Government point of contact. Since the responses must meet specific 
timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be a practical 
method of submission. Submission of protest information through 
contracting officers' email or through facsimile are the best methods 
to use to document receipt of protest information, and are the methods 
most commonly used in the Government protest process.
    This information collection may involve small business contractors, 
depending on the particular transaction. The burden applied to small 
businesses is minimal and consistent with the goals of achieving timely 
resolution of agency protests.
    This information is collected only when contractors choose to file 
a protest. The information is requested from contractors so that the 
Government will be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide 
prompt resolution of issues in dispute when contractors file agency 
level claims.
    DHS/ALL/PIA-006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact 
information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. 
The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract 
itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this 
information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because 
this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is 
required. However, DHS/ALL-021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides 
coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and 
consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. 
There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents.
    The burden estimates provided are based upon reports of protest 
activities submitted to the GAO or the Court of Federal Claims in 
Fiscal Year 2019. No program changes have occurred or changes to the 
information being collected, however, the burden was adjusted to 
reflect an agency adjustment decrease of 6 respondents within DHS for 
Fiscal Year 2019, as well as an increase in the average hourly wage 
rate.
    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 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: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    Title: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation 
on Agency Protests.
    OMB Number: 1600-0004.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Private Sector.
    Number of Respondents: 93.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 186.

Robert Dorr,
Acting Executive Director, Business Management Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2020-25221 Filed 11-13-20; 8:45 am]
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