[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51708-51709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-21218]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10909]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Technology 
Security/Clearance Plans, Screening Records, and Non-Disclosure 
Agreements

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 October 30, 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 at 
[email protected] via email or 202-663-3136 via phone.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Technology Security/
Clearance Plans, Screening Records, and Non-Disclosure Agreements 
Pursuant to 22 CFR 126.18(c)(2).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0195.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC).
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.
     Average Time per Response: 10 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 100,000 annual 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 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, 
defense services, and related technical data are licensed by the 
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.
    ITAR Sec.  126.18 eliminates, subject to certain conditions, the 
requirement for an approval by DDTC of the transfer of unclassified 
defense articles, which includes technical data, to or within a foreign 
business entity, foreign governmental entity, or international 
organization that is an authorized end-user or consignee (including 
transfers to approved sub-licensees) for defense articles, including 
the transfer to dual nationals or third-country nationals who are bona 
fide regular employees directly employed by the foreign consignee or 
end-user.
    To use ITAR Sec.  126.18, effective procedures must be in place to 
prevent diversion to any destination, entity, or for purposes other 
than those authorized by the applicable export license or other 
authorization. Those conditions can be met by requiring a security 
clearance approved by the host nation government for its employees, or 
requiring the end-user or consignee to have in place a process to 
screen all its employees and for its employees to complete a Non-
Disclosure Agreement that provides assurances that the employee will 
not transfer any defense articles to persons or entities unless 
specifically authorized by the consignee or end-user. ITAR Sec.  
126.18(c)(2) also provides that the technology security/clearance plans 
and screening records shall be made available to DDTC or its agents for 
law enforcement purposes upon request.

Methodology

    When information kept on file pursuant to this recordkeeping 
requirement is required to be sent to the Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, it may be sent electronically or by mail according to 
guidance given by DDTC.

Karen M. Wrege,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-21218 Filed 9-27-19; 8:45 am]
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