[Federal Register: May 23, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 99)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0159]
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review;
Central Contractor Registration
AGENCIES: 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 of 1995
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved
information collection requirement concerning the Central Contractor
Registration database. A request for public comments was published in
the Federal Register at 71 FR 6762, February 9, 2006. No comments were
received.
Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility;
whether our 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 in which we can minimize the
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond,
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Submit comments on or before June 22, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect
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of the collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC
20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR
Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Ernest Woodson, Contract Policy
Division, GSA, (202) 501-3775.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Purpose
The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary vendor
database for the U.S. Federal Government. CCR collects, validates,
stores, and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition
missions.
Both current and potential Federal Government vendors are required
to register in CCR in order to be awarded contracts by the Federal
Government. Vendors are required to complete a one-time registration to
provide basic information relevant to procurement and financial
transactions. Vendors must update or renew their registration at least
once per year to maintain an active status.
CCR validates the vendor information and electronically shares the
secure and encrypted data with Federal agency finance offices to
facilitate paperless payments through electronic funds transfer (EFT).
Additionally, CCR shares the data with Federal Government procurement
and electronic business systems.
B. Annual Reporting Burden
Respondents: 87,677.
Responses Per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 87,677.
Hours Per Response: 1.
Total Burden Hours: 87,677.
Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the
information collection documents from the General Services
Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control
Number 9000-0159, Central Contractor Registration, in all
correspondence.
Dated: May 16, 2006.
Ralph De Stefano,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 06-4742 Filed 5-22-06; 8:45 am]
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