Notice2025-16384
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense Articles and Defense Services
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Published
August 27, 2025
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 90, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 27, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 41866]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-16384]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12806]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of
Political Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of
Defense Articles and Defense Services
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 27, 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-2025-0269'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cc8888988f9cb9aea0a5af8fa3a1a1a9a2b8bf8cbfb8adb8a9e2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99ddddcddac9ecfbf5f0fadaf6f4f4fcf7edead9eaedf8edfcb7fef6ef">[email 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, who may be reached at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e0c2f3a3a273d3a2f0f020e3d3a2f3a2b60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="185a796c6c716b6c795954586b6c796c7d367f776e">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-992-0973.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political
Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense
Articles and Defense Services.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0025.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension.
<bullet> Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(DDTC).
<bullet> Form Number: No Form.
<bullet> Respondents: Persons requesting a license or other
approval for the export, reexport, or retransfer of USML-regulated
defense articles or defense services valued in an amount of $500,000 or
more that are being sold commercially to or for the use of the armed
forces of a foreign country or international organization or persons
who enter into a contract with the Department of Defense for the sale
of defense articles or defense services valued in an amount of $500,000
or more under section 22 of the AECA.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 57.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 450.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 60 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 450 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 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
DDTC regulates the export and temporary import of defense articles
and defense services enumerated on the USML 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). In accordance with section 39 of the AECA, the Secretary of State
must require, in part, adequate and timely reporting of political
contributions, gifts, commissions and fees paid, or offered or agreed
to be paid in connection with the sales of defense articles or defense
services licensed or approved under AECA sections 22 and 38. Pursuant
to ITAR Sec. 130.9(a), any person applying for a license or approval
required under section 38 of the AECA for sale to the armed forces of a
foreign country or international organization valued at $500,000 or
more (see ITAR Sec. 130.2) must inform DDTC, and provide certain
specified information, when they have paid, offered to, or agreed to
pay, (1) political contributions in an aggregate amount of $5,000 or
greater; or (2) fees or commissions in an aggregate amount equaling or
exceeding $100,000. Similarly, ITAR Sec. 130.9(b) requires any person
who enters into a contract with the Department of Defense under section
22 of the AECA, valued at $500,000 or more (see ITAR Sec. 130.7), to
inform DDTC and provide the specified information, when they or their
vendors, have paid, or offered or agreed to pay, in respect to any sale
(1) political contributions in an aggregate amount of $5,000 or
greater; or (2) fees or commissions in an aggregate amount equaling or
exceeding $100,000. Respondents are also required to collect
information pursuant to Sections 130.12 and 130.13 prior to submitting
their report to DDTC.
Methodology
Respondents will submit information as attachments to relevant
license applications or requests for other approval.
Michael J. Vaccaro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department
of State.
[FR Doc. 2025-16384 Filed 8-26-25; 8:45 am]
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