Defense Federal Acqisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 223, Occupational Safety and Drug-Free Workforce; and related clauses in DFARS 252.223

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0704-0272 Supporting Statement 2023-12-22.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-12-22	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
243472	252.223-7004 (New Awards)	Other-Clause	Modified
243470	252.223-7004 (Existing Contracts)	Other-Clause	Modified
243469	252.223-7007(e)	Other-Contract Clause	Modified
243468	252.223-7003 (b) and (c)	Other-Clause	Modified
243467	252.223-7003(a)	Other-Clause	Modified
243466	252.223-7002(g)	Other-Contract Clause	Modified
243465	252.223-7002(d)	Other-Contract Clause	Modified
243464	252.223-7002(c)	Other-Contract Clause	Modified
243463	252.223-7001(d)	Other-Clause	Modified
243462	252.223-7001(c)	Other-Clause	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0272	ICR Reference No: 202312-0704-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-0704-003
Agency/Subagency: DOW/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Defense Federal Acqisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 223, Occupational Safety and Drug-Free Workforce; and related clauses in DFARS 252.223
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/26/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/22/2023
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2024
Responses	82,558	0	70,346
Time Burden (Hours)	496,095	0	581,165
Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,360,824	0	26,597,567

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Abstract: This submission covers the information collection requirements in DFARS part 223, Including hazard warning labels, safety precautions, change in place of performance for ammunitions and explosives, and safeguarding sensitive conventional arms, ammunitions and explosives, and drug-free workforce program requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 41 USC 1303
  

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:
	88 FR 66822	09/28/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 88595	12/22/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
252.223-7001(c)
252.223-7001(d)
252.223-7002(c)
252.223-7002(d)
252.223-7002(g)
252.223-7003 (b) and (c)
252.223-7003(a)
252.223-7004 (Existing Contracts)
252.223-7004 (New Awards)
252.223-7007(e)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	82,558	70,346	0	0	12,212	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	496,095	581,165	0	0	-85,070	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,360,824	26,597,567	0	0	-2,236,743	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The reasons for the decrease in burden are not attributed to any programmatic changes but rather reflect changes in the relevant data. Other changes to the burden amounts reflect the use of updated data and the application of FY 2020 GS hourly rates, as well as correction of a mathematical error.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,323,544

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: 12/22/2023

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