Notice2024-02728
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Appointment of a Technical Advisory Committee
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Published
February 9, 2024
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentIndustry and Security Bureau
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 9122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02728]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Request for Appointment of a Technical Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Information Collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before April 9, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments by email
to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#751814071e5b160714161035171c065b111a165b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93fef2e1f8bdf0e1f2f0f6d3f1fae0bdf7fcf0bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a> or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#01515340626e6c6c646f757241656e622f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0f0f2e1c3cfcdcdc5ced4d3e0c4cfc38ec7cfd6">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB
Control Number 0694-0100 in the subject line of your comments. Do not
submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, phone 202-
482-8093 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81ece0f3eaafe2f3e0e2e4c1e3e8f2afe5eee2afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="402d21322b6e2332212325002229336e242f236e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) were established to advise
and assist the U.S. Government on export control matters. In managing
the operations of the TACs, the Department of Commerce is responsible
for implementing the policies and procedures prescribed in the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The Bureau of Industry and Security provides
technical and administrative support for the TACs, such as scheduling a
conference room, publishing TAC meeting notices in the Federal
Register, circulating an agenda, copying documents, etc. The TACs
advise the government on proposed revisions to export control lists,
licensing procedures, assessments of the foreign availability of
controlled products, and export control regulations.
II. Method of Collection
Supplement No. 2 to Part 730 of the Export Administration
Regulations, states that any producers of articles, materials, or
supplies, including technology, software, and other information, that
are subject to export controls, or are being considered for such
controls because of their significance to the national security of the
United States, may request (via a letter or an attachment to an email)
the Secretary of Commerce to establish a technical advisory committee.
Such requests are sent to the Assistant Secretary of Export
Administration.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0694-0100.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Public: 0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Section 4812(b)(7) and 4814(b)(1)(B) of the Export
Control Reform Act (ECRA).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-02728 Filed 2-8-24; 8:45 am]
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