Notice2022-04318

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

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Published
March 2, 2022

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State Department

Abstract

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 11802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04318]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11650]


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

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
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 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to May 2, 
2022.

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-2022-0003'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
    <bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#13575747504366717f7a70507c7e7e767d67605360677267763d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c98d8d9d8a99bcaba5a0aa8aa6a4a4aca7bdba89babda8bdace7aea6bf">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    <bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Attn: Andrea Battista, 2401 E St. NW, Suite H-
1205, Washington, DC 20522-0112
    You must include the subject (PRA 60 Day Comment), information 
collection title (Statement of Registration), and OMB control number 
(1405-0002) in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding this collection to Andrea Battista, who may be 
reached at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#195b786d6d706a6d785855596a6d786d7c377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d7f5c4949544e495c7c717d4e495c4958135a524b">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or 202-663-3136.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Statement of 
Registration.
    <bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0002.
    <bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    <bullet> Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC).
    <bullet> Form Number: DS-2032.
    <bullet> Respondents: Respondents are any person/s who engages in 
the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or 
temporarily importing defense articles.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,800.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 17,688.
    <bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour to complete the 
registration.
    <bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 17,688 hours.
    <bullet> Frequency: Annually, with amendments as necessary.
    <bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    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.
    <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 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, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-04318 Filed 3-1-22; 8:45 am]
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