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{{#Wiki_filter:DRAFT SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR INVOICE SUBMISSIONS BY CONTRACTORS FOR NRC CONTRACTS/ORDERS (3150-0109)
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EXTENSION Description of the Information Collection The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) Office of Administration (ADM), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) provides contractors with an invoice template and instructions for how to properly prepare invoices so that they are complete and accurate. AMD requires contractors to follow the instructions when submitting invoices to the NRC to ensure that billed costs are proper for payment. Use of the invoice template is voluntary; contractors may submit a voucher/invoice in alternate format provided all requirements of the billing instructions are sufficiently addressed. Invoices that are not prepared in accordance with the instructions may be rejected.
The invoices provide NRC with costs incurred during the performance and through the final payment of the contract/order, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. The invoice provides a summary description of the services performed or products submitted for the invoice period and specifies the section or Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverable(s). These instructions and template stipulate the items and level of detail in which supporting cost data must be submitted to facilitate the NRCs review of costs billed. The Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) is a Web-based system that provides one integrated, secure system to simplify the management of vendor invoices, is more efficient invoice processing while automating invoice collection, validation and approval workflows. Contractors can manage their receivables more easily using one system to transact with multiple agencies.
A. JUSTIFICATION To support the submission of invoices and supporting documentation, the NRC supplies contractors billing instructions with templates to follow during their preparation.
: 1. Need for the Collection of Information The cost information is needed for license fee recovery and to ensure costs incurred are allowable and allocable and that the amount requested is proper for payment.
: 2. Agency Use of Information Vouchers/invoices and supporting documentation are reviewed by the Bureau of Fiscal Service, Administrative Resource Center, NRCs cognizant Contracting Officer, and the NRCs cognizant Contracting Officers Representative. Taken together, the review ensures costs are billed per the contract rates and the costs incurred are commensurate with work performed. The instructions provide contractors with a clear idea of the level


2 of detail required to support their voucher/invoice submissions. Receipt of properly prepared vouchers/invoices expedites the review process and permits prompt payment.
(3150-0109)
: 3. Reduction of Burden Through Information Technology The NRC has issued Guidance for Electronic Submissions to the NRC which provides direction for the electronic transmission and submittal of documents to the NRC.
 
EXTENSION
 
Description of the Information Collection The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) Office of Admini stration (ADM), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) provides contractors with an invoice template and instructions for how to properly prepare invoices so that they are complete and accurate. AMD requires contractors to follow the instructions when submitting invoices to the NRC to ensure that billed costs are proper for payment. Use of the invoice template is v oluntary; contractors may submit a voucher/invoice in alternate format provided all requirements of the billing instructions are sufficiently addressed. Invoices that are not prepared in acco rdance with the instructions may be rejected.
 
The invoices provide NRC with costs incurred during the performance and through the final payment of the contract/order, to ensure compliance with the te rms and conditions of the contract. The invoice provides a summary description of the se rvices performed or products submitted for the invoice period and specifies the section or C ontract Line Item Number (CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverab le(s). These instructions and template stipulate the items and level of detail in which suppo rting cost data must be submitted to facilitate the NRCs review of costs billed. The Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) is a Web-based system that provides one integrated, secure system to sim plify the management of vendor invoices, is more efficient invoice processing while aut omating invoice collection, validation and approval workflows. Contractors can manage thei r receivables more easily using one system to transact with multiple agencies.
 
A. JUSTIFICATION
 
To support the submission of invoices and supporting documentat ion, the NRC supplies contractors billing instructions with templates to follow durin g their preparation.
: 1. Need for the Collection of Information
 
The cost information is needed for license fee recovery and to ensure costs incurred are allowable and allocable and that the amount requested is proper for payment.
: 2. Agency Use of Information Vouchers/invoices and supporting documentation are reviewed by the Bureau of Fiscal Service, Administrative Resource Center, NRCs cognizant Contra cting Officer, and the NRCs cognizant Contracting Offi cers Representative. Taken together, the review ensures costs are billed per the contract rates and the costs i ncurred are commensurate with work performed. The instructions provide contractors with a clear idea of the level 2
 
of detail required to support their voucher/invoice submissions. Receipt of properly prepared vouchers/invoices expedites the review process and per mits prompt payment.
: 3. Reduction of Burden Through Information Technology The NRC has issued Guidance for Electronic Submissions to the NRC which provides direction for the electronic transmission and submittal of docu ments to the NRC.
Invoices/vouchers shall be submitted electronically to the NRC through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the responses are filed electronically.
Invoices/vouchers shall be submitted electronically to the NRC through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the responses are filed electronically.
To reduce the burden on contractors, contractors were requested, effective May 1, 2008, to electronically submit all vouchers/invoices to the NRC. However, contractors still have the option of submitting a hardcopy voucher/invoice. Voucher/invoices are submitted electronically 100 percent of the time. IPP can help federal agencies avoid Prompt Payment penalties by supporting more efficient invoice processing while automating invoice collection, validation and approval workflows. Vendors can manage their receivables more easily using one system to transact with multiple agencies.
 
: 4. Effort to Identify Duplication Use Similar Information No sources of similar information are available. There is no duplication of requirements.
To reduce the burden on contractors, contractors were requested, effective May 1, 2008, to electronically submit all vouchers/invoices to the NRC. How ever, contractors still have the option of submitting a hardcopy voucher/invoice. Vouc her/invoices are submitted electronically 100 percent of the time. IPP can help federal agencies avoid Prompt Payment penalties by supporting more efficient invoice p rocessing while automating invoice collection, validation and approval workflow s. Vendors can manage their receivables more easily using one system to transact with multiple agencies.
: 5. Effort to Reduce Small Business Burden The collection represents the minimum information required for submission of a proper voucher/invoice and required supporting documentation required for review in order to ensure costs billed are proper for payment. Proper documentation is required in order to justify and issue payment to all contractors, regardless of size. The NRC does attempt to pay small businesses more quickly in order to reduce the burden.
: 4. Effort to Identify Duplication Use Similar Information
: 6. Consequences to Federal Program or Policy Activities if the Collection Is Not Conducted or is Conducted Less Frequently If the collection was not conducted, and the NRC did not receive proper documentation to support invoice payments to contractors, it is likely that the number of improper payments would increase.
 
No sources of similar information are available. There is no d uplication of requirements.
: 5. Effort to Reduce Small Business Burden
 
The collection represents the minimum information required for submission of a proper voucher/invoice and required supporting documentation required for review in order to ensure costs billed are proper for payment. Proper documentati on is required in order to justify and issue payment to all contractors, regardless of siz e. The NRC does attempt to pay small businesses more quickly in order to reduce the bur den.
: 6. Consequences to Federal Program or Policy Activities if the Col lection Is Not Conducted or is Conducted Less Frequently If the collection was not conducted, and the NRC did not receiv e proper documentation to support invoice payments to contractors, it is likely that t he number of improper payments would increase.
: 7. Circumstances Which Justify Variation from OMB Guidelines There are no variations from OMB guidelines.
: 7. Circumstances Which Justify Variation from OMB Guidelines There are no variations from OMB guidelines.
: 8. Consultation Outside the NRC Opportunity for public comment on the information collection requirements for this clearance package has been published in the Federal Register.
: 8. Consultation Outside the NRC
 
Opportunity for public comment on the information collection re quirements for this clearance package has been published in the Federal Register.
: 9. Payment or Gift to Respondents None.
: 9. Payment or Gift to Respondents None.


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: 10. Confidentiality of Information Confidential and proprietary information is protected in accordance with NRC regulations at 10 CFR 9.17(a) and 10 CFR 2.390(b).
: 10. Confidentiality of Information Confidential and proprietary information is protected in accord ance with NRC regulations at 10 CFR 9.17(a) and 10 CFR 2.390(b).
: 11. Justification for Sensitive Questions Normally sensitive information considered private or personal is not required or requested. This information is only required when contracts containing sensitive material are processed. Proprietary data is protected under the Freedom of Information Act and 10 CFR Part 9.
: 11. Justification for Sensitive Questions Normally sensitive information considered private or personal i s not required or requested. This information is only required when contracts co ntaining sensitive material are processed. Proprietary data is protected under th e Freedom of Information Act and 10 CFR Part 9.
: 12. Estimate of Annual Burden Hours and Cost The $288 hourly rate used in the burden estimates is based on the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee for hourly rates as noted in 10 CFR 170.20 Average cost per professional staff-hour. For more information on the basis of this rate, see the Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2021 (86 FR 32146, June 17, 2021).
: 12. Estimate of Annual Burden Hours and Cost
The burden estimates for this information collection are based on a projected 36 active fee billable and non-fee billable cost-reimbursement contracts/task orders (i.e., 36 respondents). These contracts are divided into the following type of contracts:
 
* Seven (7) contracts have no task orders (TOs) associated with them, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 7 billings per contract (49 billings annually).
The $288 hourly rate used in the burden estimates is based on t he Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee for hourly rates as noted in 10 CFR 170.20 Av erage cost per professional staff-hour. For more information on the basis of this rate, see the Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 86 FR 32146, June 17, 2021).
* Five (5) contracts have TOs which are for projects not related to license fees, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 65 billings per contract (325 billings annually).
 
* 24 contracts have TOs which are for projects related to license fees, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 14 billings per contract (336 bills annually). [NOTE: These contracts require 336 annual burden hours for reparation of fee recoverable work, associated with Task Orders; and the licensing fee costs, generally, applies to contracts for plant inspections, licensing actions or other site-specific activities.]
The burden estimates for this information collection are based on a projected 36 active fee billable and non-fee billable cost-reimbursement contracts/ task orders (i.e., 36 respondents). These contracts are divided into the following t ype of contracts:
* Seven (7) contracts have no task orders (TOs) associated with them, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 7 billings per con tract (49 billings annually).
* Five (5) contracts have TOs which are for projects not related to license fees, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 65 billing s per contract (325 billings annually).
* 24 contracts have TOs which are for projects related to licens e fees, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 14 billings per contract (336 bills annually). [NOTE: These contracts require 336 annual burden ho urs for reparation of fee recoverable work, associated with Task Orders ; and the licensing fee costs, generally, applies to contracts for plant inspections, licensing actions or other site-specific activities.]
* The total hourly burden reporting for this collection is 1046 hours.
* The total hourly burden reporting for this collection is 1046 hours.


4 Estimated Annual Reporting Requirements Contract/Task     Number       Avg. #       Annual           Total #     Burden per   Total       Cost @
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Order Type         of           Invoices     Responses       Responses   Response     Annual     $288/Hr.
 
Contracts   per TO       per                           (Hours)     Burden Respondent/                               Hours Task Order NRC Cost Type Contracts No Task                     7           N/A                 7           49            1          49   $14,112 Order or License Fee Recovery Contract Task Order -               5           65                 5         325           1         325   $93,600 Not License Fee Related Task Order -               24           14               24           336           1         336   $96,768 License Fee Related License Fee Recovery Cost Contracts Preparation of             24           14               24           336           1         336   $96,768 License Fee Recovery Cost Summary for License Fee Related Task Orders Total                     36                                         710                     1046 $301,248
Estimated Annual Reporting Requirements
: 13. Estimate of Other Additional Costs There are no additional costs.
 
: 14. Estimated Annual Cost to the Federal Government The staff has developed estimates of annualized costs to the Federal Government related to the conduct of this collection of information. These estimates are based on staff experience and subject matter expertise and include the burden needed to review, analyze, and process the collected information and any relevant operational expenses.
Contract/Task Number Avg. # Annual Total # Burden per Total Cost @
Order Type of Invoices Responses Responses Response Annual $288/Hr.
Contracts per TO per (Hours) Burden Respondent/ Hours Task Order
 
NRC Cost Type Contracts No Task 7 N/A 7 49 149 $14,112 Order or License Fee Recovery Contract Task Order - 5 65 5 325 1 325 $93,600 Not License Fee Related Task Order - 24 14 24 336 1 336 $96,768 License Fee Related License Fee Recovery Cost Contracts Preparation of 24 14 24 336 1 336 $96,768 License Fee Recovery Cost Summary for License Fee Related Task Orders Total 36 710 1046 $301,248
: 13. Estimate of Other Additional Costs
 
There are no additional costs.
: 14. Estimated Annual Cost to the Federal Government
 
The staff has developed estimates of annualized costs to the Fe deral Government related to the conduct of this collection of information. Thes e estimates are based on staff experience and subject matter expertise and include the b urden needed to review, analyze, and process the collected information and any relevant operational expenses.
 
Total cost to the agency is $602,496.
Total cost to the agency is $602,496.


5 Estimated Annual Cost to the Federal Government Contract/Task     Number       Avg. #         Annual         Total #     Burden per   Total       Cost @
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Order Type         of           Invoices       Responses       Responses   Response     Annual       $288/Hr.
 
Contracts   per TO         per                         (Hours)     Burden Respondent                               Hours NRC Cost Type Contracts No Task                     7           N/A               7           49           2          98    $28,224 Order or License Fee Recovery Contract Task Order -               5             65               5           325           2         650 $187,200 Not License Fee Related Task Order -               24             14             24           336           2         672 $193,536 License Fee Related License Fee Recovery Cost Contracts Preparation of             24             14             24           336           2         672 $193,536 License Fee Recovery Cost Summary for License Fee Related Task Orders Total                     36                                         710                     2092 $602,496
Estimated Annual Cost to the Federal Government
: 15. Reasons for changes in Burden or Cost The number of responses increased from 696 to 710. The number of annual burden hours increased from 568 to 1,046. The burden increase is primary due to an increase in the number of fee-related contracts and tasks orders. The change in responses is the result of two offsetting factors. There is an increase in responses due to an observed increase in the average number of invoices per task order. This increase was partially offset by a decrease due to a change in how the agency is calculating the number of responses to better reflect the structure of the contracts.
 
Contract/Task Number Avg. # Annual Total # Burden per Total Cost @
Order Type of Invoices Responses Responses Response Annual $288/Hr.
Contracts per TO per (Hours) Burden Respondent Hours NRC Cost Type Contracts No Task 7 N/A 7 49 298 $28,224 Order or License Fee Recovery Contract Task Order - 5 65 5 325 2 650 $187,200 Not License Fee Related Task Order - 24 14 24 336 2 672 $193,536 License Fee Related License Fee Recovery Cost Contracts Preparation of 24 14 24 336 2 672 $193,536 License Fee Recovery Cost Summary for License Fee Related Task Orders Total 36 710 2092 $602,496
: 15. Reasons for changes in Burden or Cost
 
The number of responses increased from 696 to 710. The number of annual burden hours increased from 568 to 1,046. The burden increase is pri mary due to an increase in the number of fee-related contracts and tasks orders. The c hange in responses is the result of two offsetting factors. There is an increase in resp onses due to an observed increase in the average number of invoices per task order. Thi s increase was partially offset by a decrease due to a change in how the agency is calcu lating the number of responses to better reflect the structure of the contracts.
: 16. Publication for Statistical Use:
: 16. Publication for Statistical Use:
Results will not be tabulated or published.
Results will not be tabulated or published.
: 17. Reason for Not Displaying the Expiration Date The OMB clearance expiration date is displayed.
: 17. Reason for Not Displaying the Expiration Date
 
The OMB clearance expiration date is displayed.
: 18. Exceptions to the Certification Statement:
: 18. Exceptions to the Certification Statement:
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.
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6 B. COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS The collection of information does not employ statistical methods.}}
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Draft Supporting Statement for Invoice Submissions by Contractors for NRC Contracts/Orders - 3150-0109 Extension
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DRAFT SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR INVOICE SUBMISSIONS BY CONTRACTORS FOR NRC CONTRACTS/ORDERS

(3150-0109)

EXTENSION

Description of the Information Collection The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) Office of Admini stration (ADM), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) provides contractors with an invoice template and instructions for how to properly prepare invoices so that they are complete and accurate. AMD requires contractors to follow the instructions when submitting invoices to the NRC to ensure that billed costs are proper for payment. Use of the invoice template is v oluntary; contractors may submit a voucher/invoice in alternate format provided all requirements of the billing instructions are sufficiently addressed. Invoices that are not prepared in acco rdance with the instructions may be rejected.

The invoices provide NRC with costs incurred during the performance and through the final payment of the contract/order, to ensure compliance with the te rms and conditions of the contract. The invoice provides a summary description of the se rvices performed or products submitted for the invoice period and specifies the section or C ontract Line Item Number (CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverab le(s). These instructions and template stipulate the items and level of detail in which suppo rting cost data must be submitted to facilitate the NRCs review of costs billed. The Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) is a Web-based system that provides one integrated, secure system to sim plify the management of vendor invoices, is more efficient invoice processing while aut omating invoice collection, validation and approval workflows. Contractors can manage thei r receivables more easily using one system to transact with multiple agencies.

A. JUSTIFICATION

To support the submission of invoices and supporting documentat ion, the NRC supplies contractors billing instructions with templates to follow durin g their preparation.

1. Need for the Collection of Information

The cost information is needed for license fee recovery and to ensure costs incurred are allowable and allocable and that the amount requested is proper for payment.

2. Agency Use of Information Vouchers/invoices and supporting documentation are reviewed by the Bureau of Fiscal Service, Administrative Resource Center, NRCs cognizant Contra cting Officer, and the NRCs cognizant Contracting Offi cers Representative. Taken together, the review ensures costs are billed per the contract rates and the costs i ncurred are commensurate with work performed. The instructions provide contractors with a clear idea of the level 2

of detail required to support their voucher/invoice submissions. Receipt of properly prepared vouchers/invoices expedites the review process and per mits prompt payment.

3. Reduction of Burden Through Information Technology The NRC has issued Guidance for Electronic Submissions to the NRC which provides direction for the electronic transmission and submittal of docu ments to the NRC.

Invoices/vouchers shall be submitted electronically to the NRC through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the responses are filed electronically.

To reduce the burden on contractors, contractors were requested, effective May 1, 2008, to electronically submit all vouchers/invoices to the NRC. How ever, contractors still have the option of submitting a hardcopy voucher/invoice. Vouc her/invoices are submitted electronically 100 percent of the time. IPP can help federal agencies avoid Prompt Payment penalties by supporting more efficient invoice p rocessing while automating invoice collection, validation and approval workflow s. Vendors can manage their receivables more easily using one system to transact with multiple agencies.

4. Effort to Identify Duplication Use Similar Information

No sources of similar information are available. There is no d uplication of requirements.

5. Effort to Reduce Small Business Burden

The collection represents the minimum information required for submission of a proper voucher/invoice and required supporting documentation required for review in order to ensure costs billed are proper for payment. Proper documentati on is required in order to justify and issue payment to all contractors, regardless of siz e. The NRC does attempt to pay small businesses more quickly in order to reduce the bur den.

6. Consequences to Federal Program or Policy Activities if the Col lection Is Not Conducted or is Conducted Less Frequently If the collection was not conducted, and the NRC did not receiv e proper documentation to support invoice payments to contractors, it is likely that t he number of improper payments would increase.
7. Circumstances Which Justify Variation from OMB Guidelines There are no variations from OMB guidelines.
8. Consultation Outside the NRC

Opportunity for public comment on the information collection re quirements for this clearance package has been published in the Federal Register.

9. Payment or Gift to Respondents None.

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10. Confidentiality of Information Confidential and proprietary information is protected in accord ance with NRC regulations at 10 CFR 9.17(a) and 10 CFR 2.390(b).
11. Justification for Sensitive Questions Normally sensitive information considered private or personal i s not required or requested. This information is only required when contracts co ntaining sensitive material are processed. Proprietary data is protected under th e Freedom of Information Act and 10 CFR Part 9.
12. Estimate of Annual Burden Hours and Cost

The $288 hourly rate used in the burden estimates is based on t he Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee for hourly rates as noted in 10 CFR 170.20 Av erage cost per professional staff-hour. For more information on the basis of this rate, see the Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 86 FR 32146, June 17, 2021).

The burden estimates for this information collection are based on a projected 36 active fee billable and non-fee billable cost-reimbursement contracts/ task orders (i.e., 36 respondents). These contracts are divided into the following t ype of contracts:

  • Seven (7) contracts have no task orders (TOs) associated with them, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 7 billings per con tract (49 billings annually).
  • Five (5) contracts have TOs which are for projects not related to license fees, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 65 billing s per contract (325 billings annually).
  • 24 contracts have TOs which are for projects related to licens e fees, and are generally billed monthly, with an average of 14 billings per contract (336 bills annually). [NOTE: These contracts require 336 annual burden ho urs for reparation of fee recoverable work, associated with Task Orders ; and the licensing fee costs, generally, applies to contracts for plant inspections, licensing actions or other site-specific activities.]
  • The total hourly burden reporting for this collection is 1046 hours0.0121 days <br />0.291 hours <br />0.00173 weeks <br />3.98003e-4 months <br />.

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Estimated Annual Reporting Requirements

Contract/Task Number Avg. # Annual Total # Burden per Total Cost @

Order Type of Invoices Responses Responses Response Annual $288/Hr.

Contracts per TO per (Hours) Burden Respondent/ Hours Task Order

NRC Cost Type Contracts No Task 7 N/A 7 49 149 $14,112 Order or License Fee Recovery Contract Task Order - 5 65 5 325 1 325 $93,600 Not License Fee Related Task Order - 24 14 24 336 1 336 $96,768 License Fee Related License Fee Recovery Cost Contracts Preparation of 24 14 24 336 1 336 $96,768 License Fee Recovery Cost Summary for License Fee Related Task Orders Total 36 710 1046 $301,248

13. Estimate of Other Additional Costs

There are no additional costs.

14. Estimated Annual Cost to the Federal Government

The staff has developed estimates of annualized costs to the Fe deral Government related to the conduct of this collection of information. Thes e estimates are based on staff experience and subject matter expertise and include the b urden needed to review, analyze, and process the collected information and any relevant operational expenses.

Total cost to the agency is $602,496.

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Estimated Annual Cost to the Federal Government

Contract/Task Number Avg. # Annual Total # Burden per Total Cost @

Order Type of Invoices Responses Responses Response Annual $288/Hr.

Contracts per TO per (Hours) Burden Respondent Hours NRC Cost Type Contracts No Task 7 N/A 7 49 298 $28,224 Order or License Fee Recovery Contract Task Order - 5 65 5 325 2 650 $187,200 Not License Fee Related Task Order - 24 14 24 336 2 672 $193,536 License Fee Related License Fee Recovery Cost Contracts Preparation of 24 14 24 336 2 672 $193,536 License Fee Recovery Cost Summary for License Fee Related Task Orders Total 36 710 2092 $602,496

15. Reasons for changes in Burden or Cost

The number of responses increased from 696 to 710. The number of annual burden hours increased from 568 to 1,046. The burden increase is pri mary due to an increase in the number of fee-related contracts and tasks orders. The c hange in responses is the result of two offsetting factors. There is an increase in resp onses due to an observed increase in the average number of invoices per task order. Thi s increase was partially offset by a decrease due to a change in how the agency is calcu lating the number of responses to better reflect the structure of the contracts.

16. Publication for Statistical Use:

Results will not be tabulated or published.

17. Reason for Not Displaying the Expiration Date

The OMB clearance expiration date is displayed.

18. Exceptions to the Certification Statement:

Not Applicable.

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B. COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS

The collection of information does not employ statistical metho ds.

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