[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 88 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37273-37275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09784]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12395]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Four DDTC 
Information Collections

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collections described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on these collections from all interested 
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 
60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collections to 
OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to July 
5, 2024.

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-2024-0016'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
    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, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate 
of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. 
Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112, via phone at 202-992-
0973, or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related 
Unclassified Technical Data.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0003.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-5.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.

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     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,668.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 16,845.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 16,845 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0013.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-61.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 141.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 572.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 286 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0023.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-73.
     Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 340.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,029.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,029 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

     Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment 
to License for Export or Import of Unclassified Defense Articles and 
Related Unclassified Technical Data.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0092.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-6; DSP-62; DSP-74.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 440.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,742.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 871 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or 
Retain Benefits.

    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, 
including technical data, and defense services are authorized by the 
Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 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 (AECA). Any person who 
engages in the United States in the business of manufacturing, 
brokering, exporting, or temporarily importing defense articles, 
including technical data, or furnishing defense services must register 
with the Department of State. Manufacturers who do not engage in 
exporting must nevertheless register. Additionally, any person who 
intends to export or to import temporarily a defense article must 
obtain the approval from DDTC prior to the export or temporary import, 
unless the export or temporary import qualifies for an exemption. The 
applicant must be registered with DDTC prior to submitting an 
application or using an exemption. Also, registered brokers must submit 
annual reports regarding all brokering activities that were transacted, 
and registered manufacturers and exporters must maintain records of 
defense trade activities for five years.
    1405-0003, Application/License for Permanent Export of Unclassified 
Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data: In accordance 
with part 123 of the ITAR, any person who intends to permanently export 
unclassified defense articles or unclassified technical data must 
obtain DDTC approval prior to export. The ``Application/License for 
Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related 
Unclassified Technical Data'' (Form DSP-5) is the licensing vehicle 
typically used to obtain permission for the permanent export of 
unclassified defense articles, including unclassified technical data 
covered by the U.S. Munitions List (USML). This form is an application 
that, when approved, signed and dated by an official of DDTC, serves as 
the applicant's authorization for the permanent export of unclassified 
USML articles.
    1405-0013, Application/License for Temporary Import of Unclassified 
Defense Articles: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any person 
who intends to temporarily import unclassified defense articles must 
obtain DDTC authorization prior to import. The ``Application/License 
for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles'' (Form DSP-61) 
is the licensing vehicle typically used to obtain permission for the 
temporary import of unclassified defense articles covered by the USML. 
This form is an application that, when completed and approved by DDTC, 
it constitutes the official record and authorization for the temporary 
commercial import of unclassified USML articles, pursuant to the AECA 
and the ITAR.
    1405-0023, Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified 
Defense Articles: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any person 
who intends to temporarily export unclassified defense articles must 
obtain authorization from DDTC prior to export. The ``Application/
License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles'' (Form 
DSP-73) is the licensing vehicle typically used to obtain permission 
for the temporary export of unclassified defense articles covered by 
the USML. This form is an application that, when completed and approved 
by DDTC, it constitutes the official record and authorization for the 
temporary commercial export of unclassified USML articles, pursuant to 
the AECA and the ITAR.

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    1405-0092, Application for Amendment to License for Export or 
Import of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified 
Technical Data: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any person who 
intends to permanently export, temporarily import, or temporarily 
export unclassified or classified defense articles or related technical 
data must obtain DDTC authorization. This information collection is 
used by private industry to make changes in an approved Form DSP-5, 
Form DSP-61, or Form DSP-73. Upon approval, the amendment form along 
with the original license constitutes the authority to export or 
temporarily import.

Methodology

    This information collection may be sent to DDTC via the following 
methods: electronically or by mail.

Michael J. Vaccaro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-09784 Filed 5-3-24; 8:45 am]
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