[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52298-52299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22447]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10547]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Brokering Prior 
Approval (License)

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 
December 17, 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-2018-0043'' 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 Brokering Prior Approval (License), and OMB control 
number (1405-0142) 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0142.

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     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC).
     Form Number: DS-4294.
     Respondents: Respondents are U.S. and foreign persons who 
wish to engage in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-
controlled brokering of defense articles and defense services.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 170.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 170.
     Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 340 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain 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

    In accordance with part 129 of the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (ITAR), U.S. and foreign persons who wish to engage in 
ITAR-controlled brokering activity of defense articles and defense 
services must first register with DDTC. Brokers must then submit a 
written request for approval to DDTC and must receive DDTC's consent 
prior to engaging in such activities unless exempted. This information 
is currently used in the review of the brokering request submitted for 
approval and to ensure compliance with defense trade statutes and 
regulations. It is also used to monitor and control the transfer of 
sensitive U.S. technology.

Methodology

    Currently submissions are made via hardcopy documentation. 
Applicants are referred to ITAR part 129 for guidance on information to 
submit regarding proposed brokering activity. Upon implementation of 
DDTC's new case management system, the Defense Export Control and 
Compliance System (DECCS), a DS-4294 may be submitted electronically.

Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-22447 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am]
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