[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19140-19142]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7251]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5043]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collections described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is 
conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Statement of Registration
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0002
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DS-2032
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,500 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 7,000 hours (per year)
     Frequency: Every one or two years
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related 
Unclassified Technical Data
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0003
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-5
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 35,000 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 35,000 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0013

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     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-61
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 200 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,200 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes)
     Total Estimated Burden: 600 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits
     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0023
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-73
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 400 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,700 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 2,700 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits
     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense 
Articles and Classified Technical Data
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0022
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-85
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 260 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes)
     Total Estimated Burden: 130 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Non-Transfer and Use 
Certificate
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0021
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-83
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,000 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 9,000 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political 
Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in Connection with the Sale of 
Defense Articles or Services
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0025
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: None
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 7,250 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 7,250 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory

     Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment 
to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense 
Articles and Related Technical Data
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0092
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-119
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,000 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 4,500 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Authority to Export 
Defense Articles and Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales 
(FMS) Program
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0051
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: DSP-94
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes)
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of 
Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and 
Other Agreements
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0093
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: None
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 6,700 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 13,400 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by 
Registrants
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0111
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: None
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 20 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 100,000 hours (per year)

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     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory

     Title of Information Collection: Prior Approval for 
Brokering Activity
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0142
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: None
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 14 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 25 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 50 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     Title of Information Collection: Brokering Activity 
Reports
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0141
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC
     Form Number: None
     Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 280 (total)
     Estimated Number of Responses: 280 (per year)
     Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 560 hours (per year)
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory


DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from June 13, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Angelo Chang, 
the Acting Director of the Office of Defense Trade Controls Management, 
Department of State, who may be reached via the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected].
     Mail: Angelo Chang, Office of Defense Trade Controls 
Management, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, SA-1, Room H1200, 
2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037.
     Fax: (202) 261-8199.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your 
message/letter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Angelo Chang, Acting Director, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls Management, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs, SA-1, Room H1200, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, 
who may be reached via e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The export, temporary import, 
temporary export and brokering of defense articles, defense services 
and related technical data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (22 CFR parts 120-130). The public must submit an 
application or written request of the transaction to the Department to 
obtain a decision whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign policy 
and national security to approve the transaction. Also, there is an 
annual reporting requirement from the defense industry regarding all 
brokering activity that was transacted. Furthermore, there is a 
requirement for the public to maintain such records for five years.
    Methodology: These forms/information collections may be sent to the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: mail, 
personal delivery, fax, and/or electronically.

    Dated: March 29, 2005.
Gregory M. Suchan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense, Trade Controls, Bureau of 
Political-Military Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-7251 Filed 4-11-05; 8:45 am]
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