Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (FAR Case 2019-009)--Sections: 52.204-24 and 52.204-25

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Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

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Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
239785	Waiver Reporting		Removed
239784	Reporting--FAR Section affected: 52.204-26		Modified
239783	Representation--FAR Section affected: 52.204-24		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0201	ICR Reference No: 202008-9000-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-9000-003
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (FAR Case 2019-009)--Sections: 52.204-24 and 52.204-25
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/06/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/06/2020
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	6 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	38,901,076	0	38,901,076
Time Burden (Hours)	119,843,228	0	119,843,228
Cost Burden (Dollars)	321,583,802	0	321,583,802

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Abstract: This section prohibits Government procurement from an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, on or after August 13, 2020, unless an exception applies or a waiver has been granted.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 232 889 Name of Law: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
9000-AN92	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Representation--FAR Section affected: 52.204-24
Reporting--FAR Section affected: 52.204-26
Waiver Reporting

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: Adjustments are a result of a second interim rule which further implements section 889(a)(1)(B).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,873,162,086

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 08/06/2020

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