[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3529-3530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02020]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10660]


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

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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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 March 14, 2019.

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, who may be reached on 202-
663-3136 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0142.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.

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     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. 2019-02020 Filed 2-11-19; 8:45 am]
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