[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2382-2383]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-00449]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Application for NATO International Bidding

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment 
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before March 15, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments by email 
to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at 
[email protected] or to [email protected]). Do not submit 
Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected 
information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, phone 202-
482-8093 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This new proposed information collection replaces previously 
approved generic collection 0694-0128. All U.S. firms desiring to 
participate in the NATO International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process 
under the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) must be certified as 
technically, financially and professionally competent. The U.S. 
Department of Commerce provides the Declaration of Eligibility that 
certifies these firms. Any such firm seeking certification is required 
to submit a completed Form BIS-4023P along with a current annual 
financial report and a resume of past projects in order to become 
certified and

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placed on the Consolidated List of Eligible Bidders.

II. Method of Collection

    Applications are submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce's 
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, Defense Programs 
Division where the contents are reviewed for completeness and accuracy 
by the NATO Program Specialist. The application is a one-time effort. 
The information provided on the BIS-4023P form is used to certify the 
U.S. firm and place it in the bidders list database. BIS has developed 
a form-fillable .PDF version of the BIS-4023P to enable electronic 
submission of this form. The form is available at the following URL: 
http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/other-areas/strategic-industries-and-economic-security-sies/nato-related-business-opportunities.
    Completed applications and supporting documentation may be 
submitted electronically via email.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0694-XXXX.
    Form Number(s): BIS-4023P.
    Type of Review: New; Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Section 401 (10) of Executive order 12656 
(November 18, 1988), 15 U.S.C. 1512.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau 
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden 
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-00449 Filed 1-11-21; 8:45 am]
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