This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Agency.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2012
1,000
0
1,000
2,000
0
458
0
0
0
Firms performing under Federal cost-reimbursement contracts must notify the government when incurred costs will exceed 75 percent of the estimated cost.
The information collection requirement in the FAR is increased to reflect the additional preparation hours per response needed by the public to respond to the requirement. The original response time was 27.5 minutes. The revised time needed to comply with the requirements is 2 hours per response.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.