[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 15, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40618-40619]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17559]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10498]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of 
Political Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of 
Defense Articles and Defense Services

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we 
are requesting comments on this collection from all interested 
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to September 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
    Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State.

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: Statement of Political 
Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense 
Articles and Defense Services.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0025.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC).
     Form Number: No Form.
     Respondents: Persons requesting a license or other 
approval for the export, reexport, or retransfer of USML-regulated 
defense articles or defense services valued in an amount of $500,000 or 
more that are being sold commercially to or for the use of the armed 
forces of a foreign country or international organization or persons 
who enter into a contract with the Department of Defense for the sale 
of defense articles or defense services valued in an amount of $500,000 
or more under section 22 of the AECA.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 500.
     Average Time per Response: 60 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    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

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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 collection: DDTC regulates the export and 
temporary import of defense articles and services enumerated on the 
USML in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 
2751 et seq.) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 
(22 CFR parts 120-130). In accordance with section 39 of the AECA, the 
Secretary of State must require, in part, adequate and timely reporting 
of political contributions, gifts, commissions and fees paid, or 
offered or agreed to be paid in connection with the sales of defense 
articles or defense services licensed or approved under AECA sections 
22 and 38. Pursuant to ITAR Sec.  130.9(a), any person applying for a 
license or approval required under section 38 of the AECA for sale to 
the armed forces of a foreign country or international organization 
valued at $500,000 or more must inform DDTC, and provide certain 
specified information, when they have paid, offered to, or agreed to 
pay, (1) political contributions in an aggregate amount of $5,000 or 
greater; or (2) fees or commissions in an aggregate amount equaling or 
exceeding $100,000. Similarly, ITAR Sec.  130.9(b) requires any person 
who enters into a contract with the Department of Defense under section 
22 of the AECA, valued at $500,000 or more, to inform DDTC and provide 
the specified information, when they or their vendors, have paid, or 
offered or agreed to pay, in respect to any sale (1) political 
contributions in an aggregate amount of $5,000 or greater; or (2) fees 
or commissions in an aggregate amount equaling or exceeding $100,000. 
Respondents are also required to collect information pursuant to 
Sections 130.12 and 130.13 prior to submitting their report to DDTC.
    Methodology: Respondents will submit information as attachments to 
relevant license applications or requests for other approval.

Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff (Acting), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-17559 Filed 8-14-18; 8:45 am]
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