[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32221-32222]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11483]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11752]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of 
Registration

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 up to June 27, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

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] or 202-663-3136.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Statement of 
Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0002.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC).
     Form Number: DS-2032.
     Respondents: Respondents are any person/s who engages in 
the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or 
temporarily importing defense articles.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,800.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 17,688.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour to complete the 
registration.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 17,688 hours.
     Frequency: Annually, with amendments as necessary.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

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    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

    Pursuant to Part 122 of the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulation (ITAR), and section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act, 22 
U.S.C. 2778, any person who engages in the United States in the 
business of manufacturing or exporting or temporarily importing defense 
articles or furnishing defense services is required to register with 
the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). 
Pursuant to Part 129 of the ITAR, any U.S. person wherever located, and 
any foreign person located in the United States or otherwise subject to 
the jurisdiction of the United States, who engages in the business of 
brokering activities, is required to register with DDTC. DDTC uses the 
information provided by registrants to meet the mandates described in 
Part 122 and Part 129 of the ITAR. As appropriate, such information may 
be shared with other U.S. Government entities. This information is 
currently used in the review and action on registration requests and to 
ensure compliance with defense trade laws and regulations.

Methodology

    Statement of Registration submissions are made via a completed DS-
2032 which may be accessed from DDTC's website and submitted 
electronically.

Michael F. Miller,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, PM/DDTC, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-11483 Filed 5-26-22; 8:45 am]
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