30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report, 3530-3531 [2019-01998]

Download as PDF 3530 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2019 / Notices • Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). • Form Number: DS–4294. • Respondents: Respondents are U.S. and foreign persons who wish to engage in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-controlled brokering of defense articles and defense services. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 170. • Estimated Number of Responses: 170. • Average Time per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 340 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain 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 In accordance with part 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (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 must receive DDTC’s consent prior to engaging in such activities unless exempted. This information is currently used in the review of the brokering request submitted for approval and to ensure compliance with defense trade statutes and regulations. It is also used to monitor and control the transfer of sensitive U.S. technology. Methodology Currently submissions are made via hardcopy documentation. Applicants VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Feb 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 are referred to ITAR part 129 for guidance on information to submit regarding proposed brokering activity. Upon implementation of DDTC’s new case management system, the Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS), a DS–4294 may be submitted electronically. Anthony M. Dearth, Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2019–02020 Filed 2–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10629] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection 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 this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to March 14, 2019. 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 regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Andrea Battista who may be reached on 202–663–3136 or at battistaal@ state.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0141. PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). • Form Number: No Form. • Respondents: Respondents are any person/s who engages in the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or temporarily importing defense articles. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. • Estimated Number of Responses: 1,200. • Average Time per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,400 hours. • Frequency: Annually. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 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 In accordance with part 129 of the ITAR, 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. This information is currently used in the review of munitions export and brokering license applications and to ensure compliance with defense trade statutes and regulations. As appropriate, such information may be shared with other U.S. Government entities. E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2019 / Notices Methodology Brokering Reports are submitted annually with Statement of Registration renewals. Anthony M. Dearth, Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2019–01998 Filed 2–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10463] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Complaint of Discrimination Under Section 504, Section 508, or Title VI 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: The Department will accept comments from the public up to April 15, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2018–0030’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: kottmyeram@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 Alice Kottmyer, Attorney-Adviser, who may be reached on 202–647–2318 or at kottmyeram@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Complaint of Discrimination Under Section 504, Section 508 or Title VI. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0220. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Feb 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 • Originating Office: Office of Civil Rights, S/OCR. • Form Number: DS–4282. • Respondents: This information collection is used by any Federal employee or member of the public who wishes to submit a complaint of discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d); or Sections 504 or 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794 and 794d). • Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. • Estimated Number of Responses: 10. • Average Time per Response: 1 Hour. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 10 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 Collection The form created by this information collection (DS–4282) will be used to present complaints of discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; or Sections 504 or 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794 and 794d). Methodology The form can be downloaded from https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ ds4282.PDF. After completion, the form may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or hand-delivery. Dated: February 6, 2019. Gregory B. Smith, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2019–02093 Filed 2–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3531 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Meeting No. 19–01 The TVA Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on February 14, 2019, in the Missionary Ridge Auditorium of the Chattanooga Office Complex, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The meeting will be called to order at 9:30 a.m. ET to consider the agenda items listed below. TVA will answer questions from the news media following the Board meeting. On February 13, the public may comment on any agenda item or subject at a board-hosted listening session which begins at 3:30 p.m. ET and will last until 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is required to address the Board. STATUS: Open. Agenda Chair’s Welcome Old Business Approval of minutes of the November 14, 2018, Board Meeting New Business 1. Report from Chair A. Committee Charters B. Updated Board Practice on Use of TVA Aircraft C. Chair Selection 2. Report from President and CEO 3. Report of the Finance, Rates, and Portfolio Committee A. Asset Portfolio Evaluation: Bull Run and Paradise B. Research and Renewable Projects to support Distributed Energy Resources C. Dual Metering Standard Change and Design Exploration for Green Power Providers 4. Report of the Audit, Risk, and Regulation Committee 5. Report of the Nuclear Oversight Committee 6. Report of the External Relations Committee 7. Report of the People and Performance Committee A. Update on CEO Succession Process For more information: Please call TVA Media Relations at (865) 632–6000, Knoxville, Tennessee. People who plan to attend the meeting and have special needs should call (865) 632–6000. Anyone who wishes to comment on any of the agenda in writing may send their comments to: TVA Board of Directors, Board Agenda Comments, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3530-3531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01998]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10629]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual 
Brokering Report

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

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection 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 this collection from all interested 
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to March 14, 2019.

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 regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Andrea Battista who may be reached on 202-663-
3136 or at battistaal@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0141.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC).
     Form Number: No Form.
     Respondents: Respondents are any person/s who engages in 
the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or 
temporarily importing defense articles.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,200.
     Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,400 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 
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

    In accordance with part 129 of the ITAR, 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. 
This information is currently used in the review of munitions export 
and brokering license applications and to ensure compliance with 
defense trade statutes and regulations. As appropriate, such 
information may be shared with other U.S. Government entities.

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Methodology

    Brokering Reports are submitted annually with Statement of 
Registration renewals.

Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2019-01998 Filed 2-11-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-25-P
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