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respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
Written comments must be
submitted on or before November 28,
2005.
DATES:
Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, DOC Paperwork
Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230. (or via Internet
at DHhynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument(s) and instructions should
be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB
Liaison, (202) 482–4895, Department of
Commerce, Room 6703, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they will also become a matter of public
record.
Dated: September 22, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–19303 Filed 9–27–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Offsets in Military Exports
I. Abstract
ACTION:
This information collection package
supports the various collections,
notifications, reports, and information
exchanges that are needed by the Office
of Export Enforcement and Customs to
enforce the Export Administration
Regulations and maintain the National
Security of the United States.
request.
II. Method of Collection
Submitted as required.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0694–0122.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Regular submission
for extension of a currently approved
collection.
Affected Public: Individuals,
businesses or other for-profit and notfor-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
145,372.
Estimated Time Per Response: Up to
2.5 hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 70,104 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: No
start-up capital expenditures.
IV. Request for Comments
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
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Proposed collection: Comment
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before November 28,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Program Analyst, (202)
482–3129, Department of Commerce,
Room 6625, 14th and Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or
via internet at (DHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument(s) and instructions should
be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB
Liaison, (202) 482–4895, Department of
Commerce, Room 6703, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This collection is required by The
Defense Production Act. This law
requires United States firms to furnish
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information to the Department of
Commerce regarding offset agreements
exceeding $5,000,000 in value
associated with sales of weapon system
or defense-related items to foreign
countries or foreign firms. Offsets are
industrial or commercial compensation
practices required as a condition of
purchase in either government-togovernment or commercial sales of
defense articles and/or defense services
as defense as defined by the Arms
Export Control Act and the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations. Such
offsets are required by most major
trading partners when purchasing U.S.
military equipment or defense related
items.
II. Method of Collection
Submission to BIS.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0694–0084.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Regular submission
for extension of a currently approved
collection.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
100.
Estimated Time per Response: 10
hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,000.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: No
start-up capital expenditures.
IV. Request for Comments
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
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they will also become a matter of public
record.
Dated: September 22, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–19304 Filed 9–27–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Offsets in Military Exports
ACTION: Proposed collection: Comment request.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 28,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Program Analyst,
(202) 482-3129, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via internet at
(DHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482-4895,
Department of Commerce, Room 6703, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This collection is required by The Defense Production Act. This law
requires United States firms to furnish information to the Department
of Commerce regarding offset agreements exceeding $5,000,000 in value
associated with sales of weapon system or defense-related items to
foreign countries or foreign firms. Offsets are industrial or
commercial compensation practices required as a condition of purchase
in either government-to-government or commercial sales of defense
articles and/or defense services as defense as defined by the Arms
Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Such offsets are required by most major trading partners when
purchasing U.S. military equipment or defense related items.
II. Method of Collection
Submission to BIS.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0694-0084.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently
approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: No start-up capital expenditures.
IV. Request for Comments
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
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.
Dated: September 22, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-19304 Filed 9-27-05; 8:45 am]
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