DFARS Part 229 and the clause at 252.229-7010 require contractors, whose contracts are awarded in the United Kingdom and which require the use of certain fuels and lubricants during performance, to provide the contracting officer with evidence that an attempt to obtain relief from customs duty on fuels and lubricants has been initiated.
The change in burden hours reflect an adjustment due to a reduction in the average number of contract actions subject to the clause each year, based on FY 2013 FPDS data. Accordingly, there is a corresponding decrease in the estimated cost due to the reduction in the estimated number of contract actions.
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.