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change, or within such longer period up
to 90 days as the Commission may
designate if it finds such longer period
to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or as to which the
self-regulatory organization consents,
the Commission shall either approve the
proposed rule change, disapprove the
proposed rule change, or institute
proceedings to determine whether the
proposed rule change should be
disapproved. The Commission is
extending this 45-day time period. The
Commission finds that it is appropriate
to designate a longer period within
which to take action on the proposed
rule change so that it has sufficient time
to consider the proposed rule change.
Accordingly, the Commission,
pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5
designates December 23, 2014, as the
date by which the Commission shall
either approve or disapprove or institute
proceedings to determine whether to
disapprove the proposed rule change
(File Number SR–NYSEArca-2014–100).
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.6
Kevin M. O’Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014–26586 Filed 11–7–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
[Disaster Declaration #14171 and #14172]
Kentucky Disaster #KY–00053
U.S. Small Business
Administration.
ACTION: Notice.
This is a notice of an
Administrative declaration of a disaster
for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
dated 10/30/2014.
Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding,
Landslides, and Mudslides.
Incident Period: 08/18/2014 through
08/23/2014.
DATES: Effective Date: 10/30/2014.
Physical Loan Application Deadline
Date: 12/29/2014.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan
Application Deadline Date: 07/30/2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan
applications to: U.S. Small Business
Administration, Processing And
Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.
Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance,
U.S. Small Business Administration,
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409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050,
Washington, DC 20416.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that as a result of the
Administrator’s disaster declaration,
applications for disaster loans may be
filed at the address listed above or other
locally announced locations.
The following areas have been
determined to be adversely affected by
the disaster:
Primary Counties: Floyd.
Contiguous Counties: Kentucky:
Johnson, Knott, Magoffin, Martin,
Pike.
The Interest Rates are:
For Physical Damage:
Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere ......................
Homeowners Without Credit
Available Elsewhere ..............
Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere ......................
Businesses
Without
Credit
Available Elsewhere ..............
Non-Profit Organizations With
Credit Available Elsewhere ...
Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere .....................................
For Economic Injury:
Businesses & Small Agricultural
Cooperatives Without Credit
Available Elsewhere ..............
Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere .....................................
Incident Period: 09/15/2014 through
09/26/2014.
DATES: Effective Date: 10/29/2014.
Physical Loan Application Deadline
Date: 12/29/2014.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan
Application Deadline Date: 07/29/2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan
applications to: U.S. Small Business
Administration, Processing and
Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.
Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance,
U.S. Small Business Administration,
409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050,
Washington, DC 20416
Percent
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that as a result of the
President’s major disaster declaration on
4.125 10/29/2014, Private Non-Profit
organizations that provide essential
2.063 services of governmental nature may file
disaster loan applications at the address
6.000 listed above or other locally announced
locations.
4.000
The following areas have been
determined to be adversely affected by
2.625 the disaster:
Primary Counties: Colfax, Eddy, Lea,
Lincoln, Otero, San Miguel, Santa Fe,
2.625
Sierra.
The Interest Rates are:
Percent
4.000
2.625
The number assigned to this disaster
for physical damage is 14171 B and for
economic injury is 14172 0.
The Commonwealth which received
an EIDL Declaration # is Kentucky
AGENCY:
66759
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Numbers 59002 and 59008)
Dated: October 30, 2014.
Maria Contreras-Sweet,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014–26578 Filed 11–7–14; 8:45 am]
For Physical Damage:
Non-Profit Organizations With
Credit Available Elsewhere ...
Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere .....................................
For Economic Injury:
Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere .....................................
2.625
2.625
2.625
The number assigned to this disaster
for physical damage is 14175B and for
economic injury is 14176B
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Numbers 59002 and 59008)
BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
[Disaster Declaration #14175 and #14176]
James E. Rivera,
Associate Administrator for Disaster
Assistance.
[FR Doc. 2014–26577 Filed 11–7–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
New Mexico Disaster #NM–00047
U.S. Small Business
Administration.
ACTION: Notice.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
This is a Notice of the
Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for Public Assistance Only for
the State of New Mexico (FEMA–4199–
DR), dated 10/29/2014.
Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Ten DDTC Information
Collections
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
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The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collections described
below. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we
are requesting comments on these
collections from all interested
individuals and organizations. The
purpose of this notice is to allow 60
days for public comment preceding
submission of the collections to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from November 10, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions
should be directed to Mr. Robert Hart,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy,
U.S. Department of State, who may be
reached via the following methods:
• Internet: Persons with access to the
Internet may use the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) to
comment on this notice by going to
www.regulations.gov and searching for
the document by entering the docket ID:
‘‘DOS–2014–0024’’ in the search bar. If
necessary, use the ‘‘narrow by agency’’
filter option on the results page.
• Email: hartrl@state.gov.
• Mail: Mr. Robert Hart, SA–1, 12th
Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls, Bureau of Political-Military
Affairs, U.S. Department of State,
Washington, DC 20522–0112.
You must include the information
collection title and the OMB control
number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information to Mr. Robert Hart, 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) 663–2918, or via email at
hartrl@state.gov.
• 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: Extension 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:
2,748.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
53,170.
• Average Hours per Response: 1
hour.
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• Total Estimated Burden: 53,170
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: Extension 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:
311.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
1,671.
• Average Hours per Response: 1/2
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 835 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: Extension 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:
605.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
4,807.
• Average Hours per Response: 1
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 4,807
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain Benefits.
• Title of Information Collection:
Application/License for the Permanent/
Temporary Export or Temporary Import
of Classified Defense Articles.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0022.
• 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–85.
• Respondents: Business and
Nonprofit Organizations.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
153.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
530.
• Average Hours per Response: 1/2
hour.
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• Total Estimated Burden: 265 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.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0093.
• Type of Request: Extension 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:
885.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
7,274.
• Average Hours per Response: 2
hours.
• Total Estimated Burden: 14,548
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: Extension 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:
750.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
1,900.
• Average Hours per Response: 1
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 1,900
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
• Title of Information Collection:
Nontransfer and Use Certificate.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0021.
• 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–83.
• Respondents: Business and
Nonprofit Organizations.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
2,400.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
8,800.
• Average Hours per Response: 1
hour.
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• Total Estimated Burden: 8,800
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain Benefits.
• Title of Information Collection:
Application/License for Permanent
Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
and Related Unclassified Technical
Data.
• 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: 1/2
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 1,250
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain Benefits.
• Title of Information Collection:
‘‘Maintenance of Records by
Registrants,’’ Section 122.5 of the
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0111.
• Type of Request: Extension 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:
9,100.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
720.
• Average Hours per Response: 20
hours.
• Total Estimated Burden: 182,000
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
• Title of Information Collection:
Application for Amendment to License
for Export or Import of Classified or
Unclassified Defense Articles and
Related Classified Technical Data.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0092.
• 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–6, DSP–62,
DSP–74, DSP–119.
• Respondents: Business and
Nonprofit Organizations.
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• Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,007.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
6,829.
• Average Hours per Response: 1/2
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 3,415
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain Benefits.
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the time and cost burden for
this 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 information
technology.
Please note that comments submitted
in response to this Notice are public
record. Before including any detailed
personal information, you should be
aware that your comments as submitted,
including your personal information,
will be available for public review.
Abstract of proposed collections: The
export, temporary import, and brokering
of defense articles, defense services, and
related technical data are licensed by
the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls (DDTC) in accordance with the
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (‘‘ITAR,’’ 22 CFR 120–130)
and Section 38 of the Arms Export
Control Act. Those who manufacture or
export defense articles, defense services,
and related technical data, or 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 exporter must maintain records of
defense trade activities for five years.
• 1405–0003, Application/License for
Permanent Export of Unclassified
Defense Articles and Related
Unclassified Technical Data: This form
is an application that, when completed
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and officially approved by PM/DDTC,
Department of State, constitutes the
official record and authorization for the
permanent commercial export of
unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles
and technical data, pursuant to the
Arms Export Control Act and the
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
• 1405–0013, Application/License for
Temporary Import of Unclassified
Defense Articles: This form is an
application that, when completed and
officially approved by PM/DDTC,
Department of State, constitutes the
official record and authorization for the
temporary commercial import of
unclassified U.S. Munitions List
articles, pursuant to the Arms Export
Control Act and the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations.
• 1405–0023, Application/License for
Temporary Export of Unclassified
Defense Articles: This form is an
application that, when completed and
officially approved by PM/DDTC,
Department of State, constitutes the
official record and authorization for the
temporary commercial export of
unclassified U.S. Munitions List
articles, pursuant to the Arms Export
Control Act and the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations.
• 1405–0022, Application/License for
Permanent/Temporary Export or
Temporary Import of Classified Defense
Articles and Classified Technical Data:
This form is an application that, when
completed and officially approved by
PM/DDTC, Department of State,
constitutes the official record and
authorization for all classified
commercial defense trade transactions,
pursuant to the Arms Export Control
Act and the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations.
• 1405–0093, Request for Approval of
Manufacturing License Agreements,
Technical Assistance Agreements, and
Other Agreements: These documents are
reviewed by PM/DDTC, Department of
State and, when approved, constitute
authorization for U.S. companies to
engage in defense article and technology
exchanges for long term cooperation and
assistance.
• 1405–0025, Statement of Political
Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in
Connection With the Sale of Defense
Articles or Services: This statement is
required when an entity registered with
PM/DDTC, Department of State, engages
in a transaction valued at $500,000 or
more, pursuant to the Arms Export
Control Act. The aim is to ensure
activities like those prohibited by the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act are
properly addressed.
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• 1405–0021, Nontransfer and Use
Certificate: This form is required to
ensure foreign consignees and foreign
end-users in defense trade will not reexport, re-sell, or otherwise dispose of
exports of U.S. defense equipment/
technology without prior United States
Government approval.
• 1405–0051, Application/License for
Permanent Export of Unclassified
Defense Articles and Related
Unclassified Technical Data: This form,
when completed, constitutes the official
record of commercial transaction
pursued in furtherance of governmentto-government transfer of defense
articles, pursuant to the Arms Export
Control Act and the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations.
• 1405–0111, ‘‘Maintenance of
Records by Registrants,’’ Section 122.5
of the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations: The Department of State
requires access to defense trade-related
information to ensure compliance with
law and furtherance of national
security/foreign policy interests. This
information is to be maintained by
persons required to register with the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
per Parts 122 and 129 of the
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
• 1405–0092, Application for
Amendment to License for Export or
Import of Classified or Unclassified
Defense Articles and Related Classified
Technical Data: This form is an
application that, when completed and
officially approved by PM/DDTC,
Department of State, constitutes the
official record and authorization for all
requests to amend existing defense trade
authorizations made pursuant to the
Arms Export Control Act and the
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
Methodology: This information
collection may be sent to the Directorate
of Defense Trade Controls via the
following methods: Electronically or
mail.
Dated: October 21, 2014.
C. Edward Peartree,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy,
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State.
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[Public Notice: 8940]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Supplemental
Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Notice of request for public
comment.
ACTION:
The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection
from all interested individuals and
organizations. The purpose of this
notice is to allow 60 days for public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES(S): The Department will accept
comments from the public up to January
9, 2015.
ADDRESSES:
You may submit comments by any of
the following methods:
• Web: Persons with access to the
Internet may use the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) to
comment on this notice by going to
www.Regulations.gov. You can search
for the document by entering ‘‘Public
Notice 8940’’ in the Search bar. If
necessary, use the Narrow by Agency
filter option on the Results page.
• Email: PRA_BurdenComments@
state.gov.
You must include the DS form
number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control
number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed collection
instrument and supporting documents,
to Sydney Taylor, who may be reached
at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection:
Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa
Application.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0134.
• Type of Request: Extension of a
Currently Approved Form.
• Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
• Form Number: DS–157.
• Respondents: Iraq and Afghan
Foreign Nationals applying for Special
Immigrant Visa Program.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
6,589 respondents.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
6,589 responses.
• Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
SUMMARY:
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• Total Estimated Burden Time: 6,589
hours.
• Frequency: Once.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the time and cost burden for
this 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 information
technology.
Please note that comments submitted
in response to this Notice are public
record. Before including any detailed
personal information, you should be
aware that your comments as submitted,
including your personal information,
will be available for public review.
Abstract of proposed collection:
Form DS–157 (Supplemental
Nonimmigrant Visa Application) was
previously used in conjunction with the
DS–156 (Nonimmigrant Visa
Application, OMB #1405–0018) to fulfill
the legal requirements for Special
Immigrant Visas (SIVs). However, the
Department is requesting a
reinstatement of the DS–157 in order for
this form to be used by Iraqi and Afghan
special immigrant visa applicants to
obtain Chief of Mission Approval for the
SIV Program. This form will only be
used until the expiration of the SIV
program.
Methodology:
Applicants are required to complete
the DS–157, along with other required
documentation, and to submit their
package to the appropriate SIV email
address.
Additional Information:
This form is only to be used in the
SIV application process by Afghan and
Iraqi foreign nationals who have been
employed by or on behalf of the U.S.
Government in Iraq or Afghanistan and
meet the eligibility requirements for
participation in the SIV program.
Dated: October 16, 2014.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 8941]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ten DDTC
Information Collections
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collections described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on these collections from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow
60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collections to
OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60
days from November 10, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Mr. Robert
Hart, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, U.S. Department of
State, who may be reached via the following methods:
Internet: Persons with access to the Internet may use the
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by
going to www.regulations.gov and searching for the document by entering
the docket ID: ``DOS-2014-0024'' in the search bar. If necessary, use
the ``narrow by agency'' filter option on the results page.
Email: hartrl@state.gov.
Mail: Mr. Robert Hart, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112.
You must include the information collection title and the OMB
control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information to Mr. Robert Hart, 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) 663-2918, or via email at hartrl@state.gov.
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: Extension 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: 2,748.
Estimated Number of Responses: 53,170.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 53,170 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: Extension 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: 311.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,671.
Average Hours per Response: 1/2 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 835 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: Extension 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: 605.
Estimated Number of Responses: 4,807.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 4,807 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.
Title of Information Collection: Application/License for
the Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified
Defense Articles.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0022.
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-85.
Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 153.
Estimated Number of Responses: 530.
Average Hours per Response: 1/2 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 265 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.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0093.
Type of Request: Extension 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: 885.
Estimated Number of Responses: 7,274.
Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.
Total Estimated Burden: 14,548 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: Extension 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: 750.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,900.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 1,900 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
Title of Information Collection: Nontransfer and Use
Certificate.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0021.
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-83.
Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400.
Estimated Number of Responses: 8,800.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
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Total Estimated Burden: 8,800 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.
Title of Information Collection: Application/License for
Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related
Unclassified Technical Data.
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: 1/2 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.
Title of Information Collection: ``Maintenance of Records
by Registrants,'' Section 122.5 of the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0111.
Type of Request: Extension 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: 9,100.
Estimated Number of Responses: 720.
Average Hours per Response: 20 hours.
Total Estimated Burden: 182,000 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment
to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense
Articles and Related Classified Technical Data.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0092.
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-6, DSP-62, DSP-74, DSP-119.
Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,007.
Estimated Number of Responses: 6,829.
Average Hours per Response: 1/2 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 3,415 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this 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
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of proposed collections: The export, temporary import, and
brokering of defense articles, defense services, and related technical
data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(``ITAR,'' 22 CFR 120-130) and Section 38 of the Arms Export Control
Act. Those who manufacture or export defense articles, defense
services, and related technical data, or 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 exporter
must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years.
1405-0003, Application/License for Permanent Export of
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data:
This form is an application that, when completed and officially
approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official
record and authorization for the permanent commercial export of
unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles and technical data, pursuant
to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
1405-0013, Application/License for Temporary Import of
Unclassified Defense Articles: This form is an application that, when
completed and officially approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State,
constitutes the official record and authorization for the temporary
commercial import of unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles,
pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations.
1405-0023, Application/License for Temporary Export of
Unclassified Defense Articles: This form is an application that, when
completed and officially approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State,
constitutes the official record and authorization for the temporary
commercial export of unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles,
pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations.
1405-0022, Application/License for Permanent/Temporary
Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and
Classified Technical Data: This form is an application that, when
completed and officially approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State,
constitutes the official record and authorization for all classified
commercial defense trade transactions, pursuant to the Arms Export
Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
1405-0093, Request for Approval of Manufacturing License
Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements:
These documents are reviewed by PM/DDTC, Department of State and, when
approved, constitute authorization for U.S. companies to engage in
defense article and technology exchanges for long term cooperation and
assistance.
1405-0025, Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, or
Commissions in Connection With the Sale of Defense Articles or
Services: This statement is required when an entity registered with PM/
DDTC, Department of State, engages in a transaction valued at $500,000
or more, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act. The aim is to ensure
activities like those prohibited by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
are properly addressed.
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1405-0021, Nontransfer and Use Certificate: This form is
required to ensure foreign consignees and foreign end-users in defense
trade will not re-export, re-sell, or otherwise dispose of exports of
U.S. defense equipment/technology without prior United States
Government approval.
1405-0051, Application/License for Permanent Export of
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data:
This form, when completed, constitutes the official record of
commercial transaction pursued in furtherance of government-to-
government transfer of defense articles, pursuant to the Arms Export
Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
1405-0111, ``Maintenance of Records by Registrants,''
Section 122.5 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The
Department of State requires access to defense trade-related
information to ensure compliance with law and furtherance of national
security/foreign policy interests. This information is to be maintained
by persons required to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls per Parts 122 and 129 of the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
1405-0092, Application for Amendment to License for Export
or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense Articles and Related
Classified Technical Data: This form is an application that, when
completed and officially approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State,
constitutes the official record and authorization for all requests to
amend existing defense trade authorizations made pursuant to the Arms
Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Methodology: This information collection may be sent to the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods:
Electronically or mail.
Dated: October 21, 2014.
C. Edward Peartree,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Bureau of Political-Military
Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-26633 Filed 11-7-14; 8:45 am]
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