Novation/Change of Name Requirements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203 and 42.1204

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0076 Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-12-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36566	Novation/Change of Name Requirements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203 and 42.1204	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0076	ICR Reference No: 201511-9000-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-9000-009
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Novation/Change of Name Requirements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203 and 42.1204
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/21/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/19/2015
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the FAR Council.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2015
Responses	1,178	0	1,000
Time Burden (Hours)	2,356	0	2,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	115,444	0	0

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Abstract: FAR 42.1203 and 42.1204 provide requirements for contractors to request novation/change of name agreements and supporting documents when a firm performing under Government contracts wishes the Government to recognize (1) a successor in interest to these contracts, or (2) a name change, it must submit certain documentation to the Government.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 26257	05/07/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 61818	10/14/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Novation/Change of Name Requirements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203 and 42.1204

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,178	1,000	0	178	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,356	2,000	0	356	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	115,444	0	0	115,444	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Estimates are based on data available in the Federal Procurement Data System for fiscal years 2012 through 2014, which accounts for the increase from 1,000 by 178 to 1,178 estimated Respondents. In addition, the salary estimate is revised to use the overhead factor of 36.25% taken from OMB Memo M-08-13 in lieu of the 75% burden factor utilized for the previous estimates.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $49,476

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/19/2015

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