[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48496-48497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20750]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 10528]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of
Registration
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
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 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
November 26, 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-2018-0039'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
Email: [email protected].
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Attn: Andrea Battista, 2401 E St. NW, Suite H-
1205, Washington, DC 20522-0112.
You must include the subject (PRA 60 Day Comment), information
collection title (Statement of Registration), and OMB control number
(1405-0002) in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding this collection to Andrea Battista, who may be
reached at [email protected] or 202-663-3136.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Statement of
Registration.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0002.
Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(DDTC).
Form Number: DS-2032.
Respondents: Respondents are any person/s who engages in
the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or
temporarily importing defense articles.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,800.
Estimated Number of Responses: 15,540.
Average Time per Response: 1 hour to complete the
registration; 5 minutes to amend the form as necessary.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 14,862 hours.
Frequency: Annually, with amendments as necessary.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
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 Collection
Pursuant to Part 122 of the International Traffic in Arms
Regulation (ITAR), and section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act, 22
U.S.C. 2778, any person who engages in the United States in the
business of manufacturing or exporting or temporarily importing defense
articles or furnishing defense services is required to register with
the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Pursuant to Part 129 of the ITAR, any U.S. person wherever located, and
any foreign person located in the United States or otherwise subject to
the jurisdiction of the United States, who engages in the business of
brokering activities, is required to register with DDTC. DDTC uses the
information provided by registrants to meet the mandates described in
Part 122 and Part 129 of the ITAR. As appropriate, such information may
be shared with other U.S. Government entities. This information is
currently used in the review and action on registration requests and to
ensure compliance with defense trade laws and regulations.
Methodology
Statement of Registration submissions are made via a completed DS-
2032 which may be accessed from DDTC's website and submitted
electronically.
Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department
of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-20750 Filed 9-24-18; 8:45 am]
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