87 FR 119 pgs. 37315-37316 - Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 119Pages: 37315 - 37316
Pages: 37315, 37316Docket number: [Docket Number DARS-2022-0017; OMB Control Number 0704-0549]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-13353 Filed 6-21-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Defense Department
Sub Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Docket Number DARS-2022-0017; OMB Control Number 0704-0549]
Information Collection Requirements; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States
AGENCY:
Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION:
Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.
SUMMARY:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: 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; 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. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use through September 30, 2022. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
DATES:
DoD will consider all comments received by August 22, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704-0549, using any of the following methods:
[top] ? Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
? Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0549 in the subject line of the message.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Barbara Salcido, telephone 571-230-0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 225, Foreign Acquisition, and Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States; OMB Control Number 0704-0549.
Affected Public: Businesses entities.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Reporting Frequency: On Occasion.
Number of Respondents: 12.
Responses per Respondent: 4.
Annual Responses: 48.
Average Burden per Response: 0.5 hours.
Annual Burden Hours: 24.
Needs and Uses: Geographic combatant commanders are required by statute to establish procedures and assign responsibilities for ensuring that contractors and contractor personnel report certain security incidents when performing private security functions in covered operational areas. The clause at DFARS 252.225-7039, Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States, requires contractors and subcontractors performing private security functions in designated operational areas outside the United States to comply with 32 CFR 159 and any orders, directives, and instructions contained in the contract on reporting the following types of incidents to the geographic combatant commander if and when they occur:
(a) A weapon is discharged by personnel performing private security functions.
(b) Personnel performing private security functions are attacked, killed, or injured.
(c) Persons are killed or injured or property is destroyed as a result of conduct by contractor personnel.
(d) A weapon is discharged against personnel performing private security functions or personnel performing such functions believe a weapon was so discharged.
(e) Active, non-lethal countermeasures (other than the discharge of a weapon) are employed by personnel performing private security functions in response to a perceived immediate threat.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2022-13353 Filed 6-21-22; 8:45 am]
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