The information collection described in this package are used by Department of Energy personnel to exercise management control and oversight of DOE contracts.
US Code:
42 USC 7254
Name of Law: Department of Energy Organization Act
US Code:
41 USC 405
Name of Law: Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, as amended
US Code:
40 USC 486(c)
Name of Law: Federal Property and Administrative Services Act
Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), codified at 48 CFR Chapter 9, underwent a comprehensive revision (89 FR 89720 published on November 13, 2024 to streamline the policies, procedures, provisions and clauses that are applicable to the Departmentâs contracts. As a result of the comprehensive DEAR revision (89 FR 89720 published on November 13, 2024) referenced above, the total number of responses increased by 285, and the total time burden increased by 974 hours.
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.