30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Six DDTC Information Collections, 61561-61562 [2015-25965]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9316]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Six DDTC Information
Collections
Notice of request for public
comments.
ACTION:
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 30
days for public comment preceding
submission of the collections to OMB.
DATE(S): The Department will accept
comments from the public until
November 12, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the
Department of State Desk Officer in the
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs at the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). You may submit
comments by the following methods:
• Email: oira_submission@
omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS
form number, information collection
title, and the OMB control number in
the subject line of your message.
• Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk
Officer for Department of State.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information to Mr. Glenn Smith, 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) 663–2737, or via email at
smithge2@state.gov.
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• Title of Information Collection:
Statement of Registration.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0002.
• Type of Request: Extension 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:
12,500.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
12,500.
• Average Hours Per Response: 1
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 12,500
hours.
• Frequency: Annually.
• Obligation to Respond: Required in
Order to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
• Title of Information Collection:
Annual Brokering Report.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0141.
• 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:
1,057.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
1,057.
• Average Hours Per Response: 2
hours.
• Total Estimated Burden: 2,114
hours.
• Frequency: Annually.
• Obligation to Respond: Required in
Order to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
• Title of Information Collection:
Brokering Prior Approval (License).
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0142.
• 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:
100.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
100.
• Average Hours Per Response: 2
hours.
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• Total Estimated Burden: 200 hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
• Title of Information Collection:
Request to Change End User, End Use
and/or Destination of Hardware.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0173.
• 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:
3,000.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
3,000.
• Average Hours Per Response: 1
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 3,000
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
• Title of Information Collection:
Request for an Advisory Opinion.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0174.
• 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:
150.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
166.
• Average Hours Per Response: 1
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 166 hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
• Title of Information Collection:
Voluntary Disclosures.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0179.
• 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:
1,300.
• Average Hours Per Response: 10
hours.
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• Total Estimated Burden: 13,000
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
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 or temporarily import 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.
• 1405–0002, Statement of
Registration: The Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls (DDTC) is responsible
for the collection of registration fees
from persons in the business of
manufacturing, exporting, and/or
brokering defense articles or defense
services.
• 1405–0141, Annual Brokering
Report: In accordance with Part 129 of
the International Traffic in Arms
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Regulations, U.S. and foreign persons
required to register as a broker shall
provide annually a report to DDTC
enumerating and describing brokering
activities by quantity, type, U.S. dollar
value, purchaser/recipient, and license
number for approved activities and any
exemptions utilized for other covered
activities.
• 1405–0142, Brokering Prior
Approval (License): In accordance with
Part 129 of the ITAR, U.S. and foreign
persons who wish to engage in ITARcontrolled brokering activity of defense
articles and defense services must first
register with DDTC. Brokers must then
submit a written request for approval to
DDTC and receive DDTC’s consent prior
to engaging in such activities unless
exempted.
• 1405–0173, Request to Change End
User, End Use and/or Destination of
Hardware: This information collection
is used to request DDTC approval prior
to any sale, transfer, transshipment, or
disposal, whether permanent or
temporary, of classified or unclassified
defense articles to any end user, end
use, or destination other than as stated
on a license or other approval.
• 1405–0174, Request for an Advisory
Opinion: A Request for Advisory
Opinion is submitted when an exporter
wants an opinion from the Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls on whether it
would likely grant a license or other
approval for an export transaction
involving defense articles and defense
services.
• 1405–0179, Voluntary Disclosures:
Section 127.12 of the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
encourages the voluntary disclosure of
information to the Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls by persons who
believe they may have violated any
provision of the Arms Export Control
Act (AECA), ITAR, or any order, license,
or other authorization issued under the
AECA.
Methodology: This information
collection may be sent to the Directorate
of Defense Trade Controls via the
following methods: Electronically or
mail.
Dated: October 5, 2015.
Lisa V. Aguirre,
Office of Defense Trade Controls
Management, Bureau of Political-Military
Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
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RTCA Special Committee 225 meeting.
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Street NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9316]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Six DDTC
Information Collections
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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
30 days for public comment preceding submission of the collections to
OMB.
DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public until
November 12, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following
methods:
Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control
number in the subject line of your message.
Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department
of State.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information to Mr. Glenn Smith, 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) 663-2737, or via email at smithge2@state.gov.
Title of Information Collection: Statement of
Registration.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0002.
Type of Request: Extension 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: 12,500.
Estimated Number of Responses: 12,500.
Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 12,500 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
Title of Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0141.
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: 1,057.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,057.
Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
Total Estimated Burden: 2,114 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
Title of Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval
(License).
OMB Control Number: 1405-0142.
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: 100.
Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
Total Estimated Burden: 200 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Title of Information Collection: Request to Change End
User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0173.
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: 3,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 3,000.
Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 3,000 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Title of Information Collection: Request for an Advisory
Opinion.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0174.
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: 150.
Estimated Number of Responses: 166.
Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden: 166 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Title of Information Collection: Voluntary Disclosures.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0179.
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: 1,300.
Average Hours Per Response: 10 hours.
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Total Estimated Burden: 13,000 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
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 or temporarily import 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.
1405-0002, Statement of Registration: The Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is responsible for the collection of
registration fees from persons in the business of manufacturing,
exporting, and/or brokering defense articles or defense services.
1405-0141, Annual Brokering Report: In accordance with
Part 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, U.S. and
foreign persons required to register as a broker shall provide annually
a report to DDTC enumerating and describing brokering activities by
quantity, type, U.S. dollar value, purchaser/recipient, and license
number for approved activities and any exemptions utilized for other
covered activities.
1405-0142, Brokering Prior Approval (License): In
accordance with Part 129 of the ITAR, U.S. and foreign persons who wish
to engage in ITAR-controlled brokering activity of defense articles and
defense services must first register with DDTC. Brokers must then
submit a written request for approval to DDTC and receive DDTC's
consent prior to engaging in such activities unless exempted.
1405-0173, Request to Change End User, End Use and/or
Destination of Hardware: This information collection is used to request
DDTC approval prior to any sale, transfer, transshipment, or disposal,
whether permanent or temporary, of classified or unclassified defense
articles to any end user, end use, or destination other than as stated
on a license or other approval.
1405-0174, Request for an Advisory Opinion: A Request for
Advisory Opinion is submitted when an exporter wants an opinion from
the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls on whether it would likely
grant a license or other approval for an export transaction involving
defense articles and defense services.
1405-0179, Voluntary Disclosures: Section 127.12 of the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) encourages the
voluntary disclosure of information to the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls by persons who believe they may have violated any provision of
the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), ITAR, or any order, license, or
other authorization issued under the AECA.
Methodology: This information collection may be sent to the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods:
Electronically or mail.
Dated: October 5, 2015.
Lisa V. Aguirre,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Management, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-25965 Filed 10-9-15; 8:45 am]
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