Notices. Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance

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BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0035] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Claims and Appeals 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. 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 claims and appeals. A request for public comments was published at 66 FR 59782, November 30, 2001. 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 March 18, 2002. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this 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 (MVP), 1800 F Street,NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda Cundiff, Acquisition Policy Division, GSA

(202)501-0044. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose It is the Government's policy to try to resolve all contractual issues by mutual agreement at the contracting officer's level without litigation. Contractor's claims must be submitted in writing to the contracting officer for a decision. Claims exceeding $100,000 must be accompanied by a certification that

(1)the claim is made in good faith;

(2)supporting data are accurate and complete; and

(3)the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the contractor believes the Government is liable. Contractors may appeal the contracting officer's decision by submitting written appeals to the appropriate officials. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 4,500. *Responses Per Respondent:* 3. *Annual Responses:* 13,500. *Hours Per Response:* 1. *Total Burden Hours:* 13,500. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the proposal from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVP), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone

(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0035, Claims and Appeals, in all correspondence. Dated: February 5, 2002. Al Matera, Director, Acquisition Policy Division. [FR Doc. 02-3596 Filed 2-13-02; 8:45 am]