[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 52996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20908]
[[Page 52996]]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 8439]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Voluntary
Disclosures.
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information 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 60
days from August 27, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Mr. Nicholas
Memos, 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. You may search for the document by
entering ``Public Notice '' in the
search bar. If necessary, use the ``narrow by agency'' filter option on
the results page.
Email: [email protected].
Mail: Mr. Nicholas Memos, 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. Nicholas Memos, 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) 663-2829, or via email at
[email protected].
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: 850
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,500
Average Hours Per Response: 10 hours
Total Estimated Burden: 15,000 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 collection: The export, temporary import,
temporary export 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 (AECA). 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. ITAR Sec. 127.12 encourages the disclosure
of information to DDTC by persons who believe they may have violated
any provision of the AECA, ITAR, or any order, license, or other
authorization issued under the AECA. The violation is analyzed by DDTC
to determine whether to take administrative action under ITAR part 128
and whether to refer the matter to the Department of Justice for
possible prosecution.
Methodology: This information collection may be sent to the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods:
electronically or mail.
Dated: August 20, 2013.
C. Edward Peartree,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Bureau of Political-Military
Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-20908 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
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