[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 38 (Monday, February 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8312-8314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03776]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10239]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Six DDTC 
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. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on these collections from all interested 
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 
60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collections to 
OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to April 
27, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2017-0047'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Andrea Battista, 
SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of 
Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 
20522-0112.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Andrea Battista, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate 
of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. 
Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112, via phone at (202) 663-
3136, or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     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 a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-5.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,405.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 26,253.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 26,253 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

     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, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 204.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,103.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 552 hours.

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     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense 
Articles and Related 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, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 419.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 210 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain 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: 470.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,222.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,222 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment 
to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense 
Articles and Related Classified 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-6; DSP-62; DSP-74.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 591.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,022.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,511 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Nontransfer 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, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,800.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,800 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this 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 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collections

    The export, temporary import, and brokering of defense articles, 
including technical data, and defense services are authorized by The 
Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in 
accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations 
(``ITAR,'' 22 CFR parts 120-130) and section 38 of the Arms Export 
Control Act. Those who manufacture, broker, export, or temporarily 
import defense articles, including technical data, or defense services 
must register with the Department of State and obtain a decision from 
the Department as to whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign 
policy and national security to approve covered transactions. Also, 
registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering 
activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporter 
must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years.
     1405-0003, Application/License for Permanent Export of 
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data: 
In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any person who intends to 
permanently export unclassified defense articles or unclassified 
technical data must obtain authorization from DDTC prior to export. 
``Application/License for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense 
Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data'' (Form DSP-5) is the 
licensing vehicle typically used to obtain permission for the permanent 
export of unclassified defense articles, including unclassified 
technical data, enumerated on the USML. This form is an application 
that, when completed and approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State, 
constitutes the official record and authorization for the permanent 
commercial export of unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles, 
pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic 
in Arms Regulations.
     1405-0013, Application/License for Temporary Import of 
Unclassified Defense Articles: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, 
any person who intends to temporarily import unclassified defense 
articles must obtain DDTC authorization prior to import. `Application/
License for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles' (Form 
DSP-61) is the licensing vehicle typically used to obtain permission 
for the temporary import of unclassified defense articles covered by 
USML. This form is an application that, when completed and approved by 
PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and 
authorization for the temporary commercial import of unclassified U.S. 
Munitions List articles, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and 
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
     1405-0022, Application/License for Permanent/Temporary 
Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Related 
Classified Technical Data: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any 
person who intends to permanently export, temporarily export, or 
temporarily import classified defense articles,

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including classified technical data must first obtain DDTC 
authorization. ``Application/License for Permanent/Temporary Export or 
Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Related Classified 
Technical Data'' (Form DSP-85) is used to obtain permission for the 
permanent export, temporary export, or temporary import of classified 
defense articles, including classified technical data, covered by the 
USML. This form is an application that, when completed and approved by 
PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and 
authorization for all classified commercial defense trade transactions, 
pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic 
in Arms Regulations.
     1405-0023, Application/License for Temporary Export of 
Unclassified Defense Articles: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, 
any person who intends to temporarily export unclassified defense 
articles must DDTC authorization prior to export. ``Application/License 
for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles'' (Form DSP-73) 
is the licensing vehicle typically used to obtain permission for the 
temporary export of unclassified defense articles covered by the USML. 
This form is an application that, when completed and approved by PM/
DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and 
authorization for the temporary commercial export of unclassified U.S. 
Munitions List articles, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and 
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
     1405-0092, Application for Amendment to License for Export 
or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense Articles and Related 
Classified Technical Data: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any 
person who intends to permanently export, temporarily import, or 
temporarily export unclassified or classified defense articles or 
related technical data must obtain DDTC authorization. ``Application 
for Amendment to License for Export or Import of Classified or 
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Classified Technical Data'' 
is used to obtain permission for certain changes to previously approved 
licenses. This form is an application that, when completed and approved 
by PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and 
authorization for all requests to amend existing defense trade 
authorizations made pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the 
International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
     1405-0021, Nontransfer and Use Certificate: Pursuant to 
Sec.  123.10 of the ITAR, a completed Nontransfer and Use Certificate'' 
(Form DSP-83) must accompany an export license application to export 
significant military equipment and classified articles and technical 
data. Pursuant to Sec.  124.10 of the ITAR, a completed ``Nontransfer 
and Use Certificate'' must be submitted with any request for a 
manufacturing license agreement or technical assistance agreement that 
relates to significant military equipment or classified defense 
articles and technical data. The foreign consignee (if applicable), 
foreign end-user, and applicant execute this form. By signing the 
certificate the foreign end-user certifies that they will not, except 
as specifically authorized by prior written approval of the Department 
of State, re-export, resell or otherwise dispose of the defense 
articles enumerated in the application (1) outside the foreign country 
named as the country of ultimate destination; or (2) to any other 
person. With respect to agreements that involve classified articles or 
classified technical data, an authorized representative of the foreign 
government must also sign the form.
    Methodology: This information collection may be sent to the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: 
Electronically or mail.

Anthony M. Dearth,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-03776 Filed 2-23-18; 8:45 am]
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