[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 51 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10561-10562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6038]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Export Administration


Requests for the Appointment of a Technical Advisory Committee; 
Proposed Collection; Comment Request

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 13, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Acting 
Departmental Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Stephen Baker, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, 14th & 
Constitution Ave., NW, Room 6877, Washington, DC, 20230.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) were established to advise 
and assist the U.S. Government on export control matters. In managing 
the operations of the TACs, the Department of Commerce is responsible 
for implementing the policies and procedures prescribed in the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act. The TACs advise the government on proposed 
revisions to export control lists, licensing procedures, assessments of 
the foreign availability of controlled products, and export control 
regulations.
    Any producers which are subject to export controls because of their 
significance to the national security of the U.S., or are being 
considered for such controls, may request the Secretary of Commerce to 
establish a TAC. Such requests must include a description of the 
articles, materials, or supplies including technical data, and other 
information supporting why a committee should be established. The 
information will be used by BXA to determine whether to establish a 
TAC.

II. Method of Collection

    Written request to BXA.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0694-0100.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 hours per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $200 (Respondents will not need to 
purchase equipment or materials to provide information).

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
 ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the

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use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: March 8, 1996.
Linda Engelmeier,
Acting Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 96-6038 Filed 3-13-96; 8:45 am]
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