Notice2025-22525
30-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
December 11, 2025
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 236 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 57517]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22525]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12880]
30-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 and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval. 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
30 days for public comment.
DATES: Submit comments up to January 12, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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#da98bbaeaeb3a9aebb9b969aa9aebbaebff4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="014360757568727560404d4172756075642f666e77">[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: Renewal of an Approved Information
Collection.
<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: 1 hour.
<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 United States Munitions List
(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. 2025-22525 Filed 12-10-25; 8:45 am]
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