ML20206A570
| ML20206A570 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 04/21/1999 |
| From: | Shelton B NRC |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20206A574 | List: |
| References | |
| OMB-3150-0114, OMB-3150-114, NUDOCS 9904280230 | |
| Download: ML20206A570 (6) | |
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Des;9 Mel OnymJ PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION
^ P D TC' Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or cssistance in completing this form, contact your sgency's Pcperwrrk Cle:rance Officer. Sind twD copiis cf this form, th5 collIction instrument to be IIvi;wid, the Supporting Stat: ment, cnd cny cdditi nil document: tion te: Offica of inf trm tlin cnd R gul~t*ry Aff: Irs, Offico of Management and Budget. Docket Library, Room 10102,72517th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503,
- 1. Agency / Subagency onginating request
- 2. OMB control number U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission y
a.
3150-0114
- b. None
- 3. Type of infntmation cohecuon (check one)
- 4. Type of revew requested (check one)
- a. New collection y
- a. Regular
- c. Delegated
- b. Revision of a currently approved collection
- b. Emergency - Approval requested by (date):
-g c. Extension of a currently approved collechon
- 5. Will this information collection have a a.Yes significant economic impact on a
- d. Rainstatement. without change, of a previously approved substantial number of smalt entities?
b.No collecuon for which approval has expired rovNh sehr
- a. Three years from approval date col o r hoch a Requested expiration date
- f. Existing collection in use without an OMB control number
- 7. Title G:neral Assignment
- 8. Agency form number (s) (dapplicable)
- 9. Keywords C:ntract Administration
- 10. Abstract During the contract clnsecut process, the NRC requires the contractor to execute an NRC Form 450, General Assignment. Completion of the form grants the government all rights, titles, and interest to refunds arising out cf contract performance.
- 11. Affected pubhc (Marn pmnary wth *P'mt aR omers mal aWy utn ~X')
- 12. Obltgation to respond (MaQrnary wm *P'amt ak others tral aWy wm *X*)
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- a. Individuals or households
- e. Federal Govemment T
- b. Required to obtain or retain benefits
- d. Farms
- a. Voluntary T
- b. Businest, or other for-profit
- c. Mandatory T
- c. Not-for-profit institutions T
- f. State. Local or Tribal Govemment
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- 13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden
- 14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden (m mousaruss orcasars) 150
- a. Total annualized capital /startup costs
- a. Number of respondents 150
- b. Total annual ecsts (O&M)
- b. Total annual responses
- 1. Percentage of these responses
- c. Total annualized cost requested
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collected electronically 0.0
- d. Current OMB inventory
- c. Total annual hours requested 300
- e. Difference
- d. Current OMB inventory 300
- f. Explanation of difference
- e. Difference 0
- 1. Program charge
- f. Explanation of difference
- 2. Adjustment
- 1. Program change
- 2. Adjustment
- 15. Purpose of information cohectron
~16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting (chaca an ther appry)
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- a. Application for benefits
- e. Program plancing or management 7-71. On occasinn
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- c. Reporting
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. Weekly F
- 3. Monthly
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- b. Program evaluation
- f. Research
- c. General purpose statistics
- g. Regulatory or compliance
- 4. Quarterly
$. Semi-annually
- 6. Annually
- d. Audit
- 7. Biennially
- 8. Other (describe)
YStatistical rnethods
- 18. Agency contact (person who can best answer questions regarome me Does this information collect on employ statistical methods?
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Mary Lynn Scott Q' No Yes 9S0054 302-425-6179 enoae:
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19.C:rtificcti:n for Paperwork Redu:ti:n Att Submi::1:na On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.
NOTE: De text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regula:oryp.~ovisions as setforth in the instructions.
De following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection ofinformation, 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 terminology 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 '.xordkeeping requirements; 1
(g) It informs respondents of the infor. : ion called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3):
(i)
Why the inform 6Lan is being collected; (ii) Use ofinformation; (iii) Burden estimate; (iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature of 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 resouxes for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected (see note in item 19 of the instructions);
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and (j) It makes appropriate use ofinformation technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.
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Sgnature of Authorized Agency OfRcial Date Sgnatu of Senior i or Date Jo.
Clos Ofkar. Ofhos of the Chief Informabon OfRoer M/[Yf ORAS881-N V
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FINAL OMB SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR NRC FORM 450," GENERAL ASSIGNMENT" (3150-0114)
EXTENSION Desciistion of the Information Collection As a part of the contract closeout process for cost-reimbursement end time-and-materials-type contracts, the contractor is required to assign to the Government all rights, title and interest to refunds, rebates, credits or other amounts (including interest, if any) arising out of contract performance and certify that a corporate official is empowered to make the assignment. The contractor utilizes NRC Form 450, General Assignment, to make such assignments. This extension package has no changes in burden for this clearance period.
-A.
JUSTlFICATION 1.
Need for and oractical Utility of the Collection of Information.
Contract clauses 52.216-7(h)(2), Allowable Cost and Payment (JULY 1991) and 52.232-7(f), Payments under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (APR 1984) prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for inclusion in cost-reimbursement and time and-materials contracts require execution and delivery of the assignment, in form and substance satisfactory to the Contracting Officer as a condition precedent to the final payment.
2.
Aaency Use of Information.
General Assignment forms are reviewed upon receipt to assure proper execution and certification. The form then becomes an integral part of the official contract file serving as the legal basis for subsequent actions required on the part of the Contractor for collection of all refunds, rebates, credits or other amounts properly allocable to costs for which the contractor has been reimbursed by the Government under the contract, and payment of collected proceeds to the Government.
3.
Reduction of Burden Throuah information Technoloav.
The burden represented by the execution and certification of the General Assignment is minimal, thus the opportunity for reduction of burden through information technology does not present itself. In addition, the need to obtain a legally sufficient signature currently poses a legal obstacle to consideration of the use of information technology for reduction of burden. However,if any such concerns can be satisfied, NRC has no objection to use of information technology to reduce the burden.
4.
Effort to Identifv Duolication and Use Similar Information.
i The Information Requirements Control Automated System (IRCAS) was searched to determine duplication and none was found. The informatior i 1
contract specific, thus similar information does not exist which could satisfy the specific contractual requirement. NRC in its contract closeout process, forwards i
the General Assignment for execution as soon as practicable after reconciliation of the final cost information. At the same time, the contractor's " release" is
.U fonvarded for execution, as an effort to reduce the overall burden to the contractor.
5.
Effort to Reduce Small Business Burden.
The information collection is prescribed by the FAR 52.216-7(h)(2) and 52.232-7(f). The collection represents the minimum required for proper execution of the General Assignment and cannot be reduced.
6.
Consecuences to Federal Proaram or Policy Activities if the Collection is Not Conducted or is Conducted Less Freauentiv.
The information collection is required only once, at the tirne of contract closeout.
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The FAR 52.216-7(h)(2) and 52.232-7(f) requires execution and delivery of the
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assignment as a condition precedent to the final payment; therefore, the collection cannot be eliminated.
I 7.
Circumstan::es Which Justifv Verification from OMB Guidelines.
The collection is within all OMB prescribed guidelines.
8.
Consultations Outside.
An opportunity to comment on the NRC Form 450 information collection requirements for the NRC Form 450 was published in the Federal Reaister on l
December 23,1998 (63FR71170). No comments were received.
9.
Payment of Gift to Respondents.
Not applicable, i
10.
Confidentiality of the Information.
Execution and certification of the General Assignment does not require use of confidential information. Any subsequent submission of proprietary or business confidential would be protected against improper disclosure as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Freedom of information Act s,nd NRC Management Directive, Volume 12, " Security."
11.
Justification for Sensitive Questions.
No sensitive information normally considered private or personal information is required or requested.
12.
Estimate of Burden and Burden Hour Cost.
The annual contractor burden for the NRC Form 450 is estimated to be 300 hours0.00347 days <br />0.0833 hours <br />4.960317e-4 weeks <br />1.1415e-4 months <br />. The annual burden cost is $19,200 (150 responses X (1.5 hr x $45/hr) +
(.5 hr x $121)). The burden estimate was derived from experience conceming the approximate number of contractors affected by the General Assignment form and the approximate number of hours each Contractor would have to expend to comply with the requirements of the form.
The estimate of 2 hrs, per response is based on the following steps being taken to complete the General Assignment Form:
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The search and review of contract records and verification by an accounting department may involve data which must be retrieved from storage.
This form must be notarized.
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Clerical support is required to complete the form.
The burden estimate also takes into account whether a contractor maintains a manual or automated accounting system.
j 13.
Estimate of Other Additional Costs.
There are no additional costs.
14.
Estimated Annualized Cost to the Federal Govemment.
The costs to the Govemment was derived from experience as to the approximate 1
number of hours Contract Specialists expend in assuring that the NRC Form 450 I
is properly executed and that the contractors comply with the form and review of the information therein. Annual cost to the Government is estimated at
$9,075 (.5 hr per form x 150 forms x $121/hr).
15.
Reasons for Chanaes in Burden or Cost.
There are no changes for this clearance period.
16.
Publication for Statistical Use.
Results will not be tabulated or published.
17.
Reason for Not Disolavina the Exoiration Date.
Not applicable.
18.
Exceptions to the Certification Statement.
Not applicable.
B.
COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS.
Not applicable.
' NRC FORM 460 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OM8: NO. 31504114 EXPIRES: MM/DD/YYYY (WIAYYYY)
Estimated burden per response to comply witn tnas mandstory mformsten collecten request 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> NRC requires this rWormalen to secure te ngnis.
121es and mtere:t to refunds enseng out of the contract performanca smd comments regardalg tNrden estanate to the r.ecords Management Brycn (T4 E6). U s Nuclear Regulatory Commessen. WanNnglon. DC 20$b54001. or trr GENE L ASSIGNMENT riiernet seed to tas1@nre gov. and to the Desa Offuer. offce of Informaten and Regulatory Afters. NEo8-10202. (315o.o11dt offce of Managemoni and Budget. WesNngton. oC 2o503 Ir a means used to impose en rdormaten celleden does not display a carrently valgt oMB contml number, the NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not regu, red to respond to. fne rearmeten coxmen Pursuant to the terms of contract number and in consideration of the reimbursement of costs and payment of fee, as provided in the said contract and any assignment thereunder, (Contractor) with its principal place of business at
, does hereby:
- 1. Assign, transfer, set over, and release to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (hereinafter called the Government), all nghts, trtle and interest to all refunds, rebates, cred ts, or other amounts (including any interest thereon) ansing out of the performance of said contract, together with all the rights of action accrued or which may hereafter accrue thereunder.
- 2. Agree to take whatever action may be necessary to effect prompt collection of all refunds, rebates, credits, or other amounts (including anyinterest thereon) due or which may become due, and to promptly forward to the Contracting Officer checks made payable to the Treasurer of the United States for any proceeds so collected. The reasonable costs of any such sedon to effect collection shall constitute allowable costs when approved by the Contracting Officer as stated in the said contract and may be applied to reduce any amounts otherwise payable to the Govemment under the terms thereof.
- 3. Agree to cooperate fu#y with the Govemment so e any claim or suit in connection with refunds, rebates, credits or other amounts due (including any interest thereon); to execute any prutest, pleading, application, power of atto.ney, or other papers in connection therewith; and to permit the Government to represent it at any hearing, trial, or other proceeding arising out of such claim or suit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. this assignment has been executed this day of 19
' CONTRACTOR BY TITLE CERTIFICATION 1
, certify that I am the of the corporation named as Contractor in the foregoing assignment, that who signed said assignment on behalf of the Contractor was then the (Officer) cf said corporation; that said assignment was duty signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authonty of its govemment body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.
(Corporate Seal)
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