IV.  Paperwork Reduction Act

The rule contains information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). The clause at DFARS 252.225-7039, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions, requires contractors to use the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) system to (1) register personnel performing private security functions; (2) register weapons to be carried by or available to be used by personnel performing private security functions; (3) register armored vehicles, helicopters, and other military vehicles operated by contractors performing private security functions; and (4) report certain incidents in which personnel performing private security functions are involved. These requirements are covered by an approved information collection, OMB control number 0704-0460, Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System, in the amount of approximately 150,000 hours.

DoD has determined that the currently approved burden hours are sufficient to cover these requirements. However, DoD will accept comments on how the interim rule would impact either the burden or other aspects of the approved information collection.