Notice2024-00742
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of Material Change, Merger, Acquisition, or Divestiture of a Registered Party
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Published
January 17, 2024
Issuing agencies
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 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3016-3017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00742]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12301]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of
Material Change, Merger, Acquisition, or Divestiture of a Registered
Party
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 March
18, 2024.
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-2024-0001'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c48080908794b1a6a8ada787aba9a9a1aab0b784b7b0a5b0a1eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94d0d0c0d7c4e1f6f8fdf7d7fbf9f9f1fae0e7d4e7e0f5e0f1baf3fbe2">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Attn: Managing Director, 2401 E St. NW, Suite
H-1205, 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, who may be reached at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#286a495c5c415b5c496964685b5c495c4d064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f6d4e5b5b465c5b4e6e636f5c5b4e5b4a01484059">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-663-3136.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Statement of Material
Change, Merger, Acquisition, or Divestiture of a Registered Party.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0227.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Department of State (T/PM/DDTC).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-7789.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals and companies registered with
DDTC and engaged in the business of manufacturing, brokering,
exporting, or temporarily importing defense hardware or defense
technology data.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 698.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 698.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,396 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
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
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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 Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of
Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, in accordance
with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) and
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-
130), has the principal missions of taking final action on license
applications and other requests for defense trade transactions via
commercial channels, ensuring compliance with the statute and
regulations, and collecting various types of reports. By statute,
Executive Order, regulation, and delegation of authority, DDTC is
charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense
articles, the provision of defense services, and the brokering thereof,
which are covered by the U.S. Munitions List.
ITAR Sec. Sec. 122.4 and 129.8 requires registrants to notify DDTC
in the event of a change in registration information or if the
registrant is a party to a merger, acquisition, or divestiture of an
entity producing or marketing ITAR-controlled items. Based on certain
conditions enunciated in the ITAR, respondents must notify DDTC of
these changes at differing intervals--no less than 60 days prior to the
event, if a foreign person is acquiring a registered entity, and/or
within 5 days of its culmination. This information is necessary for
DDTC to ensure registration records are accurate and to determine
whether the transaction is in compliance with the regulations (e.g.,
with respect to ITAR Sec. 126.1); assess the steps that need to be
taken with respect to existing authorizations (e.g., transfers); and to
evaluate the implications for US national security and foreign policy.
Methodology
This information will be collected by DDTC's electronic case
management system and respondents will certify the data via electronic
signature.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-00742 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
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