[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 50 (Monday, March 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12118-12119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-5733]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Safe Harbor Guidance

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 14, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 
Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 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, BIS ICB Liaison, Office of 
Planning, Evaluation and Management, Department of Commerce, Room 6622, 
14th & Constitution Ave., NW., room 6877, Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The information is needed to enable the Department to confirm 
whether an exporter has resolved red flags surrounding their export 
transaction, thus qualifying for a safe harbor and avoiding 
prosecution. The information report is not mandatory. Exporters can 
qualify for this safe harbor on their own by taking certain steps 
outlined in the Export Administration Regulations. It is hoped that by 
offering exporters this option, it will provide additional

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security to exporters in those cases where they want confirmation that 
the Department agrees that all red flags have been resolved.

II. Method of Collection

    Written submission.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 to 4 hours per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 160 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $8,200.

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; 
(c) 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 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 9, 2004.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-5733 Filed 3-12-04; 8:45 am]
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