[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 191 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 56860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-25022]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4502]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; 30-Day Notice of Proposed 
Information Collection: Form DS-4028, Request for Approval of Technical 
Assistance Agreement Cover Letter; Form DS-4029, Request for Approval 
of Technical Assistance Agreement; OMB Control Number 1405-0148

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB within 30 days of the 
publication of this notice.
    The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
submitted to OMB:
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of Technical 
Assistance Agreement Cover Letter and Request for Approval of Technical 
Assistance Agreement.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DS-4028 and DS-4029.
    Respondents: Businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 13.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 2,000 hours, (Total Estimated Burden based 
on number of forms received per year.)
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
    [sbull] Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    [sbull] Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    [sbull] Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information 
collection and supporting documents may be obtained from Michael T. 
Dixon, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Management, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs, SA-1, Room H1200, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522-
0112; (202) 663-2700. Public comments and questions should be directed 
to State Department Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20530, 
who may be reached on (202) 395-3897.

    Dated: September 16, 2003.
Gregory M. Suchan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of 
Political-Military Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 03-25022 Filed 10-1-03; 8:45 am]
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