30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Thirteen Information Collections., 50391-50393 [E8-19754]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 26, 2008 / Notices any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) 8 of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4 9 thereunder, because it pertains to a due, fee, or other charge imposed by NYSE Arca. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–NYSEArca–2008–88 on the subject line. sroberts on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSEArca–2008–88. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent 8 15 9 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). VerDate Aug<31>2005 00:53 Aug 26, 2008 amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the self-regulatory organization. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR– NYSEArca–2008–88 and should be submitted on or before September 16, 2008. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Florence E. Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–19786 Filed 8–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Extension of Clearance Frequency: Registration with the Selective Service System is a one-time occurrence. Burden: A burden of two minutes or less on the individual respondent. SSS Form 2 Title: The Selective Service System Change of Information Form. Purpose: To insure the accuracy and completeness of the Selective Service System registration data. Respondents: Registrants are required to report changes or corrections in data submitted on the SSS Form 1. Frequency: When changes in a registrant’s name or address occur. Burden: A burden of two minutes or less on the individual respondent. Copies of the above identified forms can be obtained upon written request to the Selective Service System, Reports Clearance Officer, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209– 2425. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed extension of clearance of the form should be sent within 30 days of the publication of this notice to the Selective Service System, Reports Clearance Officer, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209– 2425. A copy of the comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer, Selective Service System, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 3235, Washington, DC 20503. AGENCY: ACTION: Dated: August 8, 2008. Ernest E. Garcia, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8–19774 Filed 8–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8015–01–M Selective Service System. Notice. The following forms have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension of clearance in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35): SSS Form I Title: The Selective Service System Registration Form. Purpose: Is used to register men and establish a data base for use in identifying manpower to the military services during a national emergency. Respondents: All 18-year-old males who are United States citizens and those male immigrants residing in the United States at the time of their 18th birthday are required to register with the Selective Service System. 10 17 Jkt 214001 50391 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6335] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Thirteen Information Collections. Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Prior Approval for Brokering Activity. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0142. C:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 sroberts on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES 50392 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 26, 2008 / Notices • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: None. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 40. • Estimated Number of Responses: 60. • Average Hours per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden: 120 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Brokering Activity Reports. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0141. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: None. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 430. • Estimated Number of Responses: 430. • Average Hours per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden: 860 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. • Title of Information Collection: Statement of Registration. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0002. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC • Form Number: DS–2032. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,900. • Estimated Number of Responses: 4,900. • Average Hours per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden: 9,800 hours. • Frequency: Annually. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. • Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0003. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. VerDate Aug<31>2005 00:53 Aug 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 • Form Number: DSP–5. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,960. • Estimated Number of Responses: 53,000. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 53,000 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0013. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: DSP–61. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 225. • Estimated Number of Responses: 1,100. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 550 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0023. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: DSP–73. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 420. • Estimated Number of Responses: 3,600. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 3,600 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Non-Transfer and Use Certificate. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0021. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: DSP–83. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,200. • Estimated Number of Responses: 7,400. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 7,400 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Permanent/ Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0022. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: DSP–85. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 40. • Estimated Number of Responses: 360. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 180 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Authority to Export Defense Articles and Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0051. • Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: DSP–94. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 250. • Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Technical Data. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0092. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. C:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 sroberts on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 26, 2008 / Notices • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Numbers: DSP–6, DSP–62, DSP–74, DSP–84, DSP–119. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 750. • Estimated Number of Responses: 9,700. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 4,850 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0093. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: None. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 680. • Estimated Number of Responses: 9,600. • Average Hours per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden: 19,200 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. • Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in Connection with the Sale of Defense Articles or Services. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0025. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: None. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,200. • Estimated Number of Responses: 700. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 700 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. • Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by Registrants. VerDate Aug<31>2005 00:53 Aug 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 • OMB Control Number: 1405–0111. • Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: None. • Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,900. • Estimated Number of Responses: 4,900. • Average Hours per Response: 20 hours. • Total Estimated Burden: 98,000 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from August 26, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at 202–395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: kastrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: 202–395–6974 You must include the information collection title in the subject lines of your message/letter. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed information collections and supporting documents from Nicholas Memos, PM/ DDTC, SA–1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0112, who may be reached via phone at (202) 663–2804, or via e-mail at memosni@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50393 • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The export, temporary import, temporary export and brokering of defense articles, defense services and related technical data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR parts 120–130) and section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act. Those of the public who manufacture or export defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, or engage in the brokering thereof, must register with the Department of State. Persons desiring to engage in export, temporary import, and brokering activities must submit an application or written request to conduct the transaction to the Department to obtain a decision whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign policy and national security to approve the transaction. Also, registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporters must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years. Methodology: These forms/ information collections may be sent to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: Electronically, mail, personal delivery, and/or fax. Dated: August 15, 2008. Frank J. Ruggiero, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade and Regional Security, Bureau of PoliticalMilitary Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–19754 Filed 8–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6334] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Alfred Kubin’’ SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as C:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50391-50393]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6335]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Thirteen 
Information Collections.

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.

     Title of Information Collection: Prior Approval for 
Brokering Activity.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0142.

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     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: None.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 60.
     Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 120 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Brokering Activity 
Reports.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0141.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: None.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 430.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 430.
     Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 860 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.

     Title of Information Collection: Statement of 
Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0002.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DS-2032.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,900.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,900.
     Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 9,800 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related 
Unclassified Technical Data.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0003.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-5.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,960.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 53,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 53,000 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0013.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-61.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 225.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,100.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 550 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0023.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-73.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 420.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,600.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 3,600 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Non-Transfer and Use 
Certificate.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0021.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-83.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,200.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 7,400.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 7,400 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.
     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense 
Articles and Classified Technical Data.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0022.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-85.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 360.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 180 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Authority to Export 
Defense Articles and Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales 
(FMS) Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0051.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-94.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment 
to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense 
Articles and Related Technical Data.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0092.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.

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     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Numbers: DSP-6, DSP-62, DSP-74, DSP-84, DSP-119.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,700.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 4,850 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of 
Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and 
Other Agreements.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0093.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: None.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 680.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,600.
     Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 19,200 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political 
Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in Connection with the Sale of 
Defense Articles or Services.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0025.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: None.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,200.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 700.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 700 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.

     Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by 
Registrants.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0111.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: None.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,900.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,900.
     Average Hours per Response: 20 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 98,000 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from August 26, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the 
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who 
may be reached at 202-395-4718. You may submit comments by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: kastrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form 
number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the 
subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
     Fax: 202-395-6974
You must include the information collection title in the subject lines 
of your message/letter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collections and supporting documents from Nicholas Memos, 
PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 
Washington, DC 20522-0112, who may be reached via phone at (202) 663-
2804, or via e-mail at memosni@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The export, temporary import, 
temporary export and brokering of defense articles, defense services 
and related technical data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (22 CFR parts 120-130) and section 38 of the Arms Export 
Control Act. Those of the public who manufacture or export defense 
articles, defense services, and related technical data, or engage in 
the brokering thereof, must register with the Department of State. 
Persons desiring to engage in export, temporary import, and brokering 
activities must submit an application or written request to conduct the 
transaction to the Department to obtain a decision whether it is in the 
interests of U.S. foreign policy and national security to approve the 
transaction. Also, registered brokers must submit annual reports 
regarding all brokering activity that was transacted, and registered 
manufacturers and exporters must maintain records of defense trade 
activities for five years.
    Methodology: These forms/information collections may be sent to the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: 
Electronically, mail, personal delivery, and/or fax.

    Dated: August 15, 2008.
Frank J. Ruggiero,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade and Regional Security, 
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State.
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