[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54613-54614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19396]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11196]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request To 
Change End-User, End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware

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 2, 2020.

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-2020-0038'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected], ATTN: Advisory 
Opinion Form.
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State; 2401 E St. NW, Suite 
H1205, Washington, DC 20522.
    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, Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, Department of State, who may be reached at 
[email protected] or 202-663-3136 (please include subject line 
``ATTN: Advisory Opinion Form'').

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Request to Change End-
User, End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0173.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: T/PM/DDTC.

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     Form Number: DS-6004.
     Respondents: Individuals, Business, or Nonprofit 
Organizations engaged in the business of exporting or temporarily 
importing defense articles or defense services.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,563.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,563.
     Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,563 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     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 Request to Change End-User, End-Use and/or Destination of 
Hardware information collection is used to request DDTC approval prior 
to any sale, transfer, transshipment, or disposal, whether permanent or 
temporary, of classified or unclassified defense articles to any end-
user, end-use or destination other than as stated on a license or other 
approval.

Methodology

    Applicants are referred to ITAR 123.9 for guidance on information 
to submit regarding the request to change end-user, end-use and/or 
destination of hardware. A DS-6004 may be submitted electronically 
through DDTC's case management system, The Defense Export Control and 
Compliance System (DECCS).

Neal Kringel,
Director of Management, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2020-19396 Filed 9-1-20; 8:45 am]
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