[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 14 (Thursday, January 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3299-3301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00913]
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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: [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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.
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