[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 126 (Thursday, June 30, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38450-38452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16455]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7512]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Ten 
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 comments in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500
     Estimated Number of Responses: 56,000
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 56,000 hours
     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
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 240
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,500
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 750 hours
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 510
     Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 5,000 hours
     Frequency: On Occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits


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     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,600
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,400
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 9,400 hours
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 35
     Estimated Number of Responses: 300
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 150 hours
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 250
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours
     Frequency: On Occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits

     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 Numbers: DSP-6, DSP-62, DSP-74, DSP-84, DSP-119
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 700
     Estimated Number of Responses: 7,500
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 3,750 hours
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 650
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,200
     Average Hours per Response: 2 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 16,400 hours
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 800
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 2,000 hours
     Frequency: On Occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory

     Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by 
Registrant
     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 Nonprofit Organizations
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,600
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,600
     Average Hours per Response: 20 hours
     Total Estimated Burden: 192,000 hours
     Frequency: On Occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from June 30, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Nicholas Memos, 
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, who may 
be reached via the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected].
     Fax: (202) 261-8199.
    You must include the information collection title in the subject 
line of your submission.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collections listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the information collection and supporting 
documents, to Nicholas. Memos, PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate 
of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. 
Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112, who may be reached via 
phone at (202) 663-2804, or via e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information 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.

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     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 collections: The export, temporary import, and 
temporary export 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) and Section 38 of the Arms Export 
Control Act. Persons desiring to engage in the export or temporary 
import of defense articles, defense services, and related technical 
data must submit an application or written request to conduct 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. Additionally, registered manufacturers and exporters must 
maintain records of defense trade activities for five years.
    Methodology: These forms/information collections may be sent to the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: 
Electronically, mail, personal delivery, and/or fax.

    Dated: June 23, 2011.
Robert S. Kovac,
Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-16455 Filed 6-29-11; 8:45 am]
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