Information Collection; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440), 63072-63073 [2022-22609]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 63072 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 18, 2022 / Notices form, fit, and function data. For unauthorized marking of data, the contractor may provide written justification to substantiate the propriety of the markings for the contracting officer to consider whether or not the markings are to be canceled or ignored. For omitted or incorrect markings of data that has not been disclosed without restriction outside the Government, the contractor may request, within 6 months (or a longer time approved by the contracting officer) after delivery of the data, permission to have authorized notices placed on the data at the contractor’s expense. Contractors shall obtain from their subcontractors all data and rights necessary to fulfill the contractor’s obligations to the Government under the contract. If a subcontractor refuses to accept terms affording the Government those rights, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer of the refusal. FAR 52.227–15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software. This provision requires an offeror to represent that it has reviewed the requirements for the delivery of technical data or computer software and state, in response to a solicitation, whether data proposed for fulfilling the data delivery requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. If the Government does not receive unlimited rights, the offeror must provide a list of the data that qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software. The offeror would identify any proprietary data it would use during contract performance, in order that the contracting officer might ascertain if such proprietary data should be delivered. FAR 52.227–16, Additional Data Requirements. This clause requires contractors to keep, for possible delivery to the Government, any data, in addition to data already required to be delivered under the contract, first produced or specifically used in performance of the contract for a period of three years from the final acceptance of all items delivered under the contract. The data delivered under this clause may be in the form of computations, preliminary data, records of experiments, etc. For any data to be delivered under this clause, the Government will pay the contractor for converting the data into a specific form, and for reproducing and delivering the data. The purpose of such recordkeeping requirements is to ensure that, if all data requirements are not known prior to contract award, the Government can fully evaluate the research in order to ascertain future activities and to insure that the research VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:52 Oct 17, 2022 Jkt 259001 was completed and fully reported, as well as to give the public an opportunity to assess the research results and secure any additional information. FAR 52.227–17, Rights in Data— Special Works. This clause is included in solicitations and contracts primarily for production or compilation of data. It is used in rare and exceptional circumstances to permit the Government to limit the contractor’s rights in data by preventing the release, distribution, and publication of any data first produced in the performance of the contract. This clause may also be limited to particular items and not the entire contract. This clause requires contractors to assign (with or without registration), or obtain the assignment of, the copyright to the Government or its designated assignee. FAR 52.227–18, Rights in Data— Existing Works. This clause is used when the Government is acquiring existing audiovisual or similar works, such as books, without modification. This clause requires contractors to obtain a license for the Government to reproduce, prepare derivative works, and perform and display publicly the materials. FAR 52.227–19, Commercial Computer Software License. This clause requires contractors to affix a notice on any commercial software delivered under the contract that provides notice that the Government’s rights regarding the data are set forth in the contract. FAR 52.227–20, Rights in Data—SBIR Program. This clause authorizes contractors under Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts to affix a notice to SBIR data delivered under the contract to limit the Government’s rights to disclose data first produced under the contract. For omitted or incorrect markings of data that has not been disclosed without restriction outside the Government, the contractor may request, within 6 months (or a longer time approved by the contracting officer) after delivery of the data, permission to have authorized notices placed on the data at the contractor’s expense. Contractors shall obtain from their subcontractors all data and rights necessary to fulfill the contractor’s obligations to the Government under the contract. If a subcontractor refuses to accept terms affording the Government those rights, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer of the refusal. FAR 52.227–21, Technical Data Declaration, Revision, and Withholding of Payment—Major Systems. This clause requires major systems contractors to certify that the data delivered under the contract is complete, accurate, and PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 compliant with the requirements of the contract. FAR 52.227–23, Rights to Proposal Data (Technical). This clause allows the Government to identify pages of a proposal that would not be subject to unlimited rights in the technical data. The information collected is used to protect the Government’s rights and interests. C. Annual Burden Respondents/Recordkeepers: 1,121. Total Annual Responses: 14,965. Total Burden Hours: 54,633. (53,268 reporting hours + 1,365 recordkeeping hours). Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0095, Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 27 Requirements. Janet Fry, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2022–22610 Filed 10–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0012; Docket No. 2022–0053; Sequence No. 20] Information Collection; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435– 1440) Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on a revision concerning termination settlement proposal forms (SFs 1435– 1440). DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 18, 2022 / Notices 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. OMB has approved this information collection for use through April 30, 2023. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date. DATES: DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by December 19, 2022. ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit comments on this collection through https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions on the site. This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field or attach a file for lengthier comments. If there are difficulties submitting comments, contact the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202– 501–4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000–0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435–1440). 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, at telephone 202–969–7207, or zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s) 9000–0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435–1440). B. Need and Uses This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements: Standard Forms (SFs) 1435 through 1440. These termination settlement proposal forms are used by all Executive agencies, including DoD, for settling terminated prime contracts and subcontracts per FAR subpart 49.6, Contract Termination Forms and Formats. The forms provide a standardized format for listing essential VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:52 Oct 17, 2022 Jkt 259001 cost and inventory information needed to support the terminated contractor’s negotiated position. The contracting officer uses the collected information to determine or support reimbursement costs upon settlement of a terminated contract. C. Annual Burden Respondents: 4,862. Total Annual Responses: 38,059. Total Burden Hours: 91,342. Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435– 1440). Janet Fry, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2022–22609 Filed 10–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Modified Qualified Trust Model Certificates and Model Trust Documents AGENCY: Office of Government Ethics (OGE). Notice of request for agency and public comments. ACTION: After this second round notice and public comment period, the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) intends to submit modified versions of the 12 OGE model certificates and model documents for qualified trusts to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Matis at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics; telephone: 202– 482–9216; TTY: 800–877–8339; Email: jmatis@oge.gov. Copies of the model documents as currently approved are available on OGE’s website, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63073 www.oge.gov. Electronic copies of these documents may also be obtained, without charge, by contacting Ms. Matis. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Executive Branch Qualified Trust Documents. OMB Control Number: 3209–0007. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. Type of Review Request: Regular. Respondents: Any current or prospective executive branch officials who seek to establish or have established a qualified blind or diversified trust under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 as a means to avoid conflicts of interest while in office. Estimated Average Annual Number of Respondents: 2. Total Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes to 100 hours (see table below for detailed explanation). Estimated Average Total Annual Burden: 120 hours. Abstract: OGE is the supervising ethics office for the executive branch of the Federal Government under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (EIGA). Accordingly, OGE administers the qualified trust program for the executive branch. Presidential nominees to executive branch positions subject to Senate confirmation and any other executive branch officials may seek OGE approval for EIGA-qualified blind or diversified trusts as one means to avoid conflicts of interest. The requirements for EIGA-qualified blind and diversified trusts are set forth in section 102(f) of the Ethics in Government Act, 5 U.S.C. app. § 102(f), and OGE’s implementing financial disclosure regulations at subpart D of 5 CFR part 2634. In order to ensure that all applicable requirements are met, OGE is the sponsoring agency for 12 model certificates and model trust documents for qualified blind and diversified trusts. See 5 CFR 2634.402(e)(3), 2634.402(f)(3), 2634.404(e)–(g), 2634.405(d)(2), 2634.407(a); 2634.408(b)(1)–(3), 2634.408(d)(4), 2634.409, and 2634.414. The various model certificates and model trust documents are used by settlors, trustees, and other fiduciaries in establishing and administering these qualified trusts. OGE plans to submit these model certificates and model trust documents (described in detail in the table below) to OMB for renewed approval pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35. The 12 model documents, along with their burden estimates, are as follows: E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63072-63073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22609]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0012; Docket No. 2022-0053; Sequence No. 20]


Information Collection; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms 
(SFs 1435-1440)

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and 
NASA invite the public to comment on a revision concerning termination 
settlement proposal forms (SFs 1435-1440). DoD, GSA, and NASA invite 
comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal 
Government acquisitions, including whether the

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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. OMB has approved this 
information collection for use through April 30, 2023. DoD, GSA, and 
NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional 
years beyond the current expiration date.

DATES: DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by 
December 19, 2022.

ADDRESSES: DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit 
comments on this collection through https://www.regulations.gov and 
follow the instructions on the site. This website provides the ability 
to type short comments directly into the comment field or attach a file 
for lengthier comments. If there are difficulties submitting comments, 
contact the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or 
[email protected].
    Instructions: All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-
0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440). 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, 
at telephone 202-969-7207, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)

    9000-0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440).

B. Need and Uses

    This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit 
to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation 
requirements:
    Standard Forms (SFs) 1435 through 1440. These termination 
settlement proposal forms are used by all Executive agencies, including 
DoD, for settling terminated prime contracts and subcontracts per FAR 
subpart 49.6, Contract Termination Forms and Formats. The forms provide 
a standardized format for listing essential cost and inventory 
information needed to support the terminated contractor's negotiated 
position.
    The contracting officer uses the collected information to determine 
or support reimbursement costs upon settlement of a terminated 
contract.

C. Annual Burden

    Respondents: 4,862.
    Total Annual Responses: 38,059.
    Total Burden Hours: 91,342.
    Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information 
collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division by 
calling 202-501-4755 or emailing [email protected]. Please cite OMB 
Control No. 9000-0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-
1440).

Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2022-22609 Filed 10-17-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P
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