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 Department’s
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.