[Federal Register: February 23, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 35)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
[OMB Control Number 0704-0231]
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Mortuary Services Contracts
AGENCY: 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 section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the
proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and
seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments
on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the
estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) 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
requirement for use through June 30, 2004. DoD proposes that OMB extend
its approval for use through June 30, 2007.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by April 23, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments via the Internet at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf/pubcomm.
As an alternative,
respondents may e-mail comments to: dfars@osd.mil. Please cite OMB
Control Number 0704-0231 in the subject line of e-mailed comments.
Respondents that cannot submit comments using either of the above
methods may submit comments to: Defense Acquisition Regulations
Council, Attn: Ms. Teresa Brooks, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062; facsimile (703) 602-0350.
Please cite OMB Control Number 0704-0231.
At the end of the comment period, interested parties may view
public comments on the Internet at http://emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Teresa Brooks, (703) 602-0326. The
information collection requirements addressed in this notice are
available electronically on the World Wide Web at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html.
Paper copies are available from Ms.
Teresa Brooks, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3062.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number:
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart
237.70, Mortuary Services, and the associated clause at DFARS 252.237-
7011; DD Form 2063, Record of Preparation and Disposition of Remains;
OMB Control Number 0704-0231.
Needs and Uses: This requirement provides for the collection of
necessary information from contractors regarding the results of the
embalming process under contracts for mortuary services. The
information is used to ensure proper preparation of the body for
shipment and burial.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Annual Burden Hours: 400.
Number of Respondents: 114.
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Responses Per Respondent: Approximately 7.
Annual Responses: 800.
Average Burden Per Response: .5 hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
Summary of Information Collection
The clause at DFARS 252.237-7011, Preparation History, requires
that the contractor submit information describing the results of the
embalming process on each body prepared for burial under a DoD
contract. The contractor uses DD Form 2063 to provide this information
to the Government.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
[FR Doc. 04-3701 Filed 2-20-04; 8:45 am]
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