Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)

DOCID: FR Doc 05-13195

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Army Department

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Proposed Collection; Common Request

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by September 6, 2005.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

SUMMARY:

Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

DOCUMENT BODY:

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

As insurers of goods transported under the bill of lading contract, carriers are responsible, to the extent provided by law, for the delivery of goods as tendered by or for the Government.

Dated: June 27, 2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 0513195 Filed 7505; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, or call Department of the Army Reports Clearance Officer at (703) 602 0636.

Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Transportation Discrepancy [[Page 38892]]
Report; DD Form X513; OMB Control Number 0702TBD.

Type of Request: New.

Number of Respondents: 1434.

Responses Per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 1434.

Annual Burden Per Response: 1 hour.

Annual Burden Hours: 1434.

Needs and Uses: DD Form X513 is essential for documenting any loss, damage, or other discrepancy, which may result from the movement of Government freight by commercial transportation companies (carriers). The form is ordinarily completed by the Federal agencies for which the transportation service is provided. However, in a small minority of cases (Approximately 9%), contractor personnel acting for the government may be required to complete this form.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Federal Government.

Frequency: On occasion.