[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 2114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-567]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Export Controls of High Performance Computers

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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 14, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, DOC Paperwork 
Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, 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 Pat Heinig, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of 
Commerce, Room 6704, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    These recordkeeping and reporting requirements are clear statements 
of normal business records for high performance computers (HPC) that 
are expected to be maintained by end-users in destinations where there 
is a potential for diversion to unauthorized endusers. The records must 
be available for inspection by U.S. officials to maintain surveillance 
of HPC usage and implementation of appropriate safeguards.

II. Method of Collection

    Reports and recordkeeping.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0694-0073.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    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: 22.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 to 30 minutes per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 78 hours.
    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: January 6, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-567 Filed 1-11-05; 8:45 am]
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