[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 4, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47078-47079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-17801]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Export and Reexport Controls for Iraq

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 4, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, DOC Paperwork 
Clearance Officer, (202) 482-2066,

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Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230 (or via Internet at [email protected].)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to George Ipock, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482-5569, 
Department of Commerce, Room 6622, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The primary purpose of this proposed collection of information is 
to establish a new and expedited export license type developed 
specifically for exports and reexports of controlled items destined to 
civil infrastructure rebuilding projects in Iraq. The name given this 
license type is the Special Iraq Reconstruction License or SIRL. The 
information furnished by U.S. exporters provides the basis for 
decisions to grant licenses for export, reexport, and classifications 
of commodities, goods and technologies that are controlled for reasons 
of national security and foreign policy.

II. Method of Collection

    Submitted on form BIS-748P or electronically through the Simplified 
Network Application Process (SNAP).

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0694-0129.
    Form Number: BIS-748P.
    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: 25.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 to 3.5 hours per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 88.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: No start-up capital expenditures.

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: July 30, 2004.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-17801 Filed 8-3-04; 8:45 am]
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