Notices. Notice and request for comments

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BILLING CODE 6210-01-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0184; Docket No. 2022-0053; Sequence No. 15] Information Collection; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 an extension concerning contractors performing private security functions outside the United States. 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 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 October 31, 2022. 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 July 12, 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. 9000-0184, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States. 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: Carrie Moore, Procurement Analyst, at telephone 571-300-5917, or *carrie.moore@gsa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s) 9000-0184, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States. B. Need and Uses This justification supports an extension of the expiration date of OMB Control No. 9000-0184. This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit to comply with FAR clause 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States. When contract performance is required outside the United States in an area of combat operations or significant military operations, this clause requires contractors to ensure employees performing private security functions under the contract comply with 32 CFR part 159, and any orders, directives, or instructions that are identified in the contract for:

(1)Registering, processing, accounting for, managing, overseeing, and keeping appropriate records of personnel performing private security functions;

(2)Requesting authorization of and accounting for weapons to be carried by or available to personnel performing private security functions;

(3)Registering and identifying armored vehicles, helicopters, and other military vehicles operated by employees performing private security functions; and

(4)Reporting incidents in which personnel performing private security functions: Discharge a weapon; are attacked, killed, or injured; kill or injure a person or destroy property as a result of conduct by contractor personnel; have a weapon discharged against them or believe a weapon was so discharged; or employ active, non-lethal countermeasures in response to a perceived immediate threat. The information provided in accordance with FAR clause 52.225-26 is used to ensure accountability, visibility, force protection, medical support, personnel recovery, and other related support can be accurately forecasted and provided to deployed contractors, as required. C. Annual Burden *Respondents:* 28. *Total Annual Responses:* 140. *Total Burden Hours:* 70. *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. 9000-0184, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States. Janet Fry, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2022-10359 Filed 5-12-22; 8:45 am]

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