Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (FAR Case 2018-017); FAR Sections Affected: 52.204-XX and 52.204-YY

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237187	Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Section Affected: 52.204-XX	New
237186	Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Section Affected: 52.204-YY	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0199	ICR Reference No: 201907-9000-009
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (FAR Case 2018-017); FAR Sections Affected: 52.204-XX and 52.204-YY
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 08/09/2019
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 08/09/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/08/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2020	6 Months From Approved
Responses	7,879,703	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	856,979	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	45,420,065	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection supports implementation of subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). This section prohibits the head of an executive agency from procuring, obtaining, extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunication equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as a critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception applies or a waiver has been granted.

Emergency Justfication: Due to FAR Case 2018-017; Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, Interim rule, a new information collection number is being requested. This rule is being implemented as a national security measure to protect Government information, information and telecommunication systems. The prohibition takes effect on August 13, 2019, and agencies are already planning for the purchase of equipment and services with anticipation that contracts will be awarded beyond this date. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that this purchasing is done responsibly and consistent with national security.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 232 889 Name of Law: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
9000-AN83	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Section Affected: 52.204-YY
Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Section Affected: 52.204-XX

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	7,879,703	0	0	7,879,703	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	856,979	0	0	856,979	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	45,420,065	0	0	45,420,065	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,480,438

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? Uncollected

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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: 08/08/2019

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