[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65964-65965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17948]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12481]


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

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 September 12, 2024.

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, 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: Revision 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.
     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

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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.
     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. 2024-17948 Filed 8-12-24; 8:45 am]
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