Notice2021-16357
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Six Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Information Collections
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August 2, 2021
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State Department
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 145 (Monday, August 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41530-41532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16357]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11475]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Six Directorate
of Defense Trade Controls (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
October 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0018'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#36727262756643545a5f5575595b5b5358424576454257425318515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="62262636213217000e0b01210d0f0f070c16112211160316074c050d14">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments 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.
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) 663-
3136, or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb999a8f8f92888f9a9a97bb888f9a8f9ed59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="27454653534e545346464b67545346534209404851">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application/License for
Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related
Unclassified Technical Data.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0003.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-5.
<bullet> Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,668.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 19,210.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 19,210 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application/License for
Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0013.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-61.
<bullet> Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 141.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 578.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 289 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application/License for
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense
Articles and Related Classified Technical Data.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0022.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-85.
<bullet> Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 64.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 277.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 138.5 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application/License for
Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0023.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-73.
<bullet> Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 339.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 2,196.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,196 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment
to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense
Articles and Related Classified Technical Data.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0092.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-6; DSP-62; DSP-74.
<bullet> Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 440.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 1,742.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 871 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Nontransfer and Use
Certificate.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0021.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-83.
<bullet> Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 675.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 675.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 675 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required in Order to Obtain or
Retain Benefits.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
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<bullet> 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 Collections
The export, temporary import, and brokering of defense articles,
including technical data, and defense services are authorized by the
Department of State, 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. Those who manufacture, broker, export, or temporarily
import defense articles, including technical data, or defense services
must register with the Department of State and obtain a decision from
the Department as to whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign
policy and national security to approve covered transactions. Also,
registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering
activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporter
must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years.
<bullet> 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 authorization from DDTC prior to export.
``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, enumerated on the USML. This form is an application
that, when completed and approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State,
constitutes the official record and authorization for the permanent
commercial export of unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles,
pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations.
<bullet> 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. ``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
USML. This form is an application that, when completed and approved by
PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and
authorization for the temporary commercial import of unclassified U.S.
Munitions List articles, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
<bullet> 1405-0022, Application/License for Permanent/Temporary
Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Related
Classified Technical Data: In accordance with part 123 of the ITAR, any
person who intends to permanently export, temporarily export, or
temporarily import classified defense articles, including classified
technical data must first obtain DDTC authorization. ``Application/
License for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of
Classified Defense Articles and Related Classified Technical Data''
(Form DSP-85) is used to obtain permission for the permanent export,
temporary export, or temporary import of classified defense articles,
including classified technical data, covered by the USML. This form is
an application that, when completed and approved by PM/DDTC, Department
of State, constitutes the official record and authorization for all
classified commercial defense trade transactions, pursuant to the Arms
Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
<bullet> 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 DDTC authorization prior to export. ``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 PM/
DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and
authorization for the temporary commercial export of unclassified U.S.
Munitions List articles, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
<bullet> 1405-0092, Application for Amendment to License for Export
or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense Articles and Related
Classified 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. ``Application
for Amendment to License for Export or Import of Classified or
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Classified Technical Data''
is used to obtain permission for certain changes to previously approved
licenses. This form is an application that, when completed and approved
by PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and
authorization for all requests to amend existing defense trade
authorizations made pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
<bullet> 1405-0021, Nontransfer and Use Certificate: Pursuant to
Sec. 123.10 of the ITAR, a completed ``Nontransfer and Use
Certificate'' (Form DSP-83) must accompany an export license
application to export significant military equipment and classified
articles and technical data. Pursuant to Sec. 124.10 of the ITAR, a
completed ``Nontransfer and Use Certificate'' must be submitted with
any request for a manufacturing license agreement or technical
assistance agreement that relates to significant military equipment or
classified defense articles and technical data. The foreign consignee
(if applicable), foreign end-user, and applicant execute this form. By
signing the certificate the foreign end-user certifies that they will
not, except as specifically authorized by prior written approval of the
Department of State, re-export, resell or otherwise dispose of the
defense articles enumerated in the application (1) outside the foreign
country named as the country of ultimate destination; or (2) to any
other person. With respect to agreements that involve classified
articles or classified technical data, an authorized representative of
the foreign government must also sign the form.
Methodology
This information collection may be sent to the Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: Electronically or
mail.
Neal F. Kringel,
Director of Management, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-16357 Filed 7-30-21; 8:45 am]
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