30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ten DDTC Information Collections, 3299-3301 [2015-00913]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 14 / Thursday, January 22, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSEArca–2014–114. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 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 Web site viewing and printing 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 also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. 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–2014–114 and should be submitted on or before February 12, 2015. V. Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change as Modified by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 The Commission finds good cause to approve the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendments No. 1 and No. 2, prior to the thirtieth day after the date of publication of notice of the amendments in the Federal Register. Amendment No. 1 supplements the proposed rule change by, among other things, supplementing the information that will be provided regarding the Disclosed Portfolios of the Funds. The Commission believes that dissemination of this additional information should aid in the pricing of the Shares. Amendment No. 2 modifies the proposed rule change by specifying (1) the minimum par amounts outstanding for the corporate bonds that generally will be held by the Funds; and (2) portfolio concentration limits for fixed income securities held by the Funds. This assisted the Commission in evaluating the liquidity of certain types of potential holdings and the susceptibility of the Shares to price VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Jan 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 manipulation. Accordingly, the Commission finds good cause, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,31 to approve the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2, on an accelerated basis. IV. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,32 that the proposed rule change as modified by Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 (SR– NYSEArca–2014–114) be, and it hereby is, approved on an accelerated basis. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.33 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–00964 Filed 1–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 9007] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ten DDTC Information Collections Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collections described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 30 days from January 22, 2015. 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 SUMMARY: 31 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 33 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 32 15 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3299 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) 736–9221, 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. E:\FR\FM\22JAN1.SGM 22JAN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 3300 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 14 / Thursday, January 22, 2015 / Notices • 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Jan 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 • 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. • 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 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\22JAN1.SGM 22JAN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 14 / Thursday, January 22, 2015 / Notices 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Jan 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 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. • 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 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3301 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: January 13, 2015. C. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 9007]


30-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 has submitted the information 
collections described below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 30 
days from January 22, 2015.

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) 736-9221, 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.

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     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.
     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

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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.
     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: January 13, 2015.
C. Edward Peartree,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-00913 Filed 1-21-15; 8:45 am]
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