Notices. Notice of request for an extension to an existing OMB clearance
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BILLING CODE 5001-08-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0107] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Notice of Radioactive Materials AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for 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 notice of radioactive materials. A request for public comments was published at 67 FR 6235, February 11, 2002. 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 August 9, 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. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0107, Notice of Radioactive Materials, in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Smith, Acquisition Policy Division, GSA
(202)202-7279. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The clause at FAR 52.223-7, Notice of Radioactive Materials, requires contractors to notify the Government prior to delivery of items containing radioactive materials. The purpose of the notification is to alert receiving activities that appropriate safeguards may need to be instituted. The notice shall specify the part or parts of the items which contain radioactive materials, a description of the materials, the name and activity of the isotope, the manufacturer of the materials, and any other information known to the contractor which will put users of the items on notice as to the hazards involved. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 500. *Responses Per Respondent:* 5. *Annual Responses:* 2,500. *Hours Per Response:* 1. *Total Burden Hours:* 2,500. *Obtaining Copies of Proposals:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents 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. 9000-0107, Notice of Radioactive Materials, in all correspondence. Dated: July 3, 2002. Jerry Olson, Acting Director, Acquisition Policy Division. [FR Doc. 02-17348 Filed 7-9-02; 8:45 am]