30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Approval of Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements, Maintenance of Records by DDTC Registrants, Annual Brokering Report, Brokering Prior Approval (License), 12714-12715 [2023-04017]

Download as PDF 12714 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Notices SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Disaster Declaration #17793; WASHINGTON Disaster Number WA–00112 Declaration of Economic Injury] [Public Notice: 11998] Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Washington U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Washington dated 02/22/2023. Incident: Main Street Fire. Incident Period: 10/28/2022. DATES: Issued on 02/22/2023. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/22/2023. 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 Recovery & Resilience, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator’s EIDL declaration, applications for economic injury 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: Pierce. Contiguous Counties: Washington: King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Thurston, Yakima. The Interest Rates are: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Approval of Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements, Maintenance of Records by DDTC Registrants, Annual Brokering Report, Brokering Prior Approval (License) 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 up to March 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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 at battistaal@state.gov or 202–992–0973. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of Manufacturing Percent License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Businesses and Small Agricultural Agreements. Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere .................. 3.305 • OMB Control Number: 1405–0093. Non-Profit Organizations without • Type of Request: Extension of a Credit Available Elsewhere ....... 2.375 Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: PM/DDTC. The number assigned to this disaster • Form Number: No form. for economic injury is 177930. • Respondents: Business, Nonprofit The State which received an EIDL Organizations, or Persons who intend to Declaration #17793 is Washington. furnish defense services or technical data to a foreign person. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance • Estimated Number of Respondents: Number 59008) 580. Isabella Guzman, • Estimated Number of Responses: Administrator. 4,430. [FR Doc. 2023–04107 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am] • Average Time per Response: 2 BILLING CODE 8026–09–P hours. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,860. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. • Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by Registrants. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0111. • Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. • Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC). • Form Number: No form. • Respondents: Persons registered with DDTC who conduct business regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR parts 120–130). • Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,100. • Estimated Number of Responses: 9,100. • Average Time per Response: 20 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 182,000 hours. • Frequency: Annually. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. • 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. • Title of Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0142. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • 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. E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES • 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 DDTC regulates the export and temporary import of defense articles and services enumerated on the USML in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120–130). In accordance with ITAR § 124.1, any person who intends to furnish defense services or technical data to a foreign person must submit a proposed technical assistance, manufacturing, or distribution license agreement and obtain prior authorization from DDTC for such agreement. Amendments to existing agreements must also be submitted for approval. The electronic mechanism utilized for submitting, reviewing, and approving agreement proposals is the Defense Export Control and Compliance System, DECCS. Specifically, this process utilizes the DSP–5 license application as the primary instrument or ‘‘vehicle’’ for transmitting agreements and their respective amendments from one phase of the adjudication process to the next. The ITAR requires persons registered with DDTC to maintain records pertaining to defense trade-related transactions. This information collection approves the record-keeping requirements imposed on registrants by the ITAR. Respondents to this collection VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 may submit their records to DDTC as supporting documentation for disclosures of potential violations of the AECA. The method by which respondents submit these records is approved under OMB control no. 1405– 0179. DDTC uses these records to analyze industry compliance processes and procedures, and to help assess whether the activity in question might merit administrative sanctions or referral to the Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution. 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. 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 Respondents will submit information as attachments to relevant license applications or requests for other approval. Respondents may maintain records in any format consistent with the provisions in ITAR § 122.5. Brokering Reports are submitted annually with Statement of Registration renewals. Applicants are referred to ITAR part 129 for guidance on information to submit regarding proposed brokering activity. Applicants may submit a Brokering Prior Approval Request electronically via DDTC’s PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12715 Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS), using the DS–4294. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–04017 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2023–0474] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance for a Renewed Information Collection: Privacy International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Address Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves an aircraft operator’s request for a privacy ICAO address through a web-based application process. The information to be collected is necessary to qualify for the authorized use of the privacy ICAO address services and for monitoring to support continued airworthiness and enforcement activities. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by May 1, 2023. ADDRESSES: Please send written comments: By Electronic Docket: www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into search field). By mail: Send comments to FAA at the following address: Mr. Evan Setzer, Program Manager, Surveillance and Broadcast Services, AJM–42, Program Management Organization, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Ave. SW, Wilbur Wright Building, Washington, DC 20597. By fax: 202–267–1277 (Attention: Mr. Evan Setzer, Program Manager, Surveillance and Broadcast Services, AJM–42, Program Management Organization, Federal Aviation Administration). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this action, contact Mr. Jamal A. Wilson, Surveillance and Broadcast Services, AJM 42, PIA Project Lead at jamal.wilson@faa.gov or at (202)267– 4301. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12714-12715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04017]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11998]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Approval of Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance 
Agreements, and Other Agreements, Maintenance of Records by DDTC 
Registrants, Annual Brokering Report, Brokering Prior Approval 
(License)

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 up to March 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

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 at 
[email protected] or 202-992-0973.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of 
Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and 
Other Agreements.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0093.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, or Persons 
who intend to furnish defense services or technical data to a foreign 
person.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 580.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,430.
     Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,860.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
     Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by 
Registrants.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0111.
     Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(PM/DDTC).
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Persons registered with DDTC who conduct 
business regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations 
(ITAR, 22 CFR parts 120-130).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,100.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,100.
     Average Time per Response: 20 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 182,000 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
     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.
     Title of Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0142.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     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.

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     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

    DDTC regulates the export and temporary import of defense articles 
and services enumerated on the USML in accordance with the Arms Export 
Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) and the International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130). In 
accordance with ITAR Sec.  124.1, any person who intends to furnish 
defense services or technical data to a foreign person must submit a 
proposed technical assistance, manufacturing, or distribution license 
agreement and obtain prior authorization from DDTC for such agreement. 
Amendments to existing agreements must also be submitted for approval. 
The electronic mechanism utilized for submitting, reviewing, and 
approving agreement proposals is the Defense Export Control and 
Compliance System, DECCS. Specifically, this process utilizes the DSP-5 
license application as the primary instrument or ``vehicle'' for 
transmitting agreements and their respective amendments from one phase 
of the adjudication process to the next.
    The ITAR requires persons registered with DDTC to maintain records 
pertaining to defense trade-related transactions. This information 
collection approves the record-keeping requirements imposed on 
registrants by the ITAR. Respondents to this collection may submit 
their records to DDTC as supporting documentation for disclosures of 
potential violations of the AECA. The method by which respondents 
submit these records is approved under OMB control no. 1405-0179. DDTC 
uses these records to analyze industry compliance processes and 
procedures, and to help assess whether the activity in question might 
merit administrative sanctions or referral to the Department of Justice 
for possible criminal prosecution.
    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.
    In accordance with part 129 of the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (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 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

    Respondents will submit information as attachments to relevant 
license applications or requests for other approval.
    Respondents may maintain records in any format consistent with the 
provisions in ITAR Sec.  122.5.
    Brokering Reports are submitted annually with Statement of 
Registration renewals. Applicants are referred to ITAR part 129 for 
guidance on information to submit regarding proposed brokering 
activity. Applicants may submit a Brokering Prior Approval Request 
electronically via DDTC's Defense Export Control and Compliance System 
(DECCS), using the DS-4294.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-04017 Filed 2-27-23; 8:45 am]
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