Notice2025-16243

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nontransfer and Use Certificate

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August 25, 2025

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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 90, Number 162 (Monday, August 25, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 41471]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-16243]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12802]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nontransfer and 
Use Certificate

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 
October 24, 2025.

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-2025-0236'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
    <bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d39797879083a6b1bfbab090bcbebeb6bda7a093a0a7b2a7b6fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2e6e6f6e1f2d7c0cecbc1e1cdcfcfc7ccd6d1e2d1d6c3d6c78cc5cdd4">[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 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#3c5e5d4848554f485d5d507c4f485d4859125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0c6e6d7878657f786d6d604c7f786d7869226b637a">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    <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: 2,947.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 2,947.
    <bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
    <bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,947.
    <bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
    <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 ITAR Sec.  123.10, a completed ``Nontransfer and Use 
Certificate'' (OMB No. 1405-0021, Form DSP-83) must be received by DDTC 
for the export of significant military equipment and classified 
articles, including classified technical data. Pursuant to ITAR Sec.  
124.10, a completed ``Nontransfer and Use Certificate'' must be 
submitted with any manufacturing license agreement or technical 
assistance agreement that relates to significant military equipment or 
classified defense articles, including classified technical data. In 
both cases, 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.

Michael J. Vaccaro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2025-16243 Filed 8-22-25; 8:45 am]
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