[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3528-3529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01983]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 10646]
Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Emergency Processing;
Three Information Collections Related to the United States Munitions
List, Categories I, II and III
ACTION: Notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public
comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection request described below to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency
processing procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for public comment from all
interested individuals and organizations. Emergency processing and
approval of this collection has been requested from OMB by April 1,
2019. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 90 days.
ADDRESSES: Direct any comments on this emergency request to both the
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and to
PM/DDTC. All public comments must be received by February 24, 2019.
You may submit comments to OMB by the following methods:
Email: [email protected]. You must include the
DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in
the subject line of your message.
Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department
of State.
You may submit comments to PM/DDTC by 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-2018-0063'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
Email: [email protected], You must include
Emergency Submission Comment on ``information collection title'' in the
subject line of your message.
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: PM/DDTC 2401 E
Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 H1204-3.
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 who may be reached on 202-663-
3136 or at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Application for Temporary
Import of Defense Articles.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0013.
Type of Request: Emergency Processing.
Originating Office: 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.
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: Emergency Processing.
Originating Office: PM/DDTC.
Form Number: DSP-73.
Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
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/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: Emergency Processing.
Originating Office: 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.
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
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.
1405-0013, Application/License for Temporary Import of
Unclassified Defense Articles: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR,
any person who intends to temporarily import
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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, 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.
Methodology
This information collection may be sent to the Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: Electronically or
mail.
Additional Information
The aforementioned collections may be impacted by a proposed rule
published in the Federal Register on May 24, 2018 (83 FR 24198) (RIN
1400-AE30). If the rule becomes final, changes will be made to the
forms' drop down menus to allow for the updated USML subcategories to
be selected by an applicant.
Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2019-01983 Filed 2-11-19; 8:45 am]
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