Notice2026-00694
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Commodity Jurisdiction Determination
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Published
January 15, 2026
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State (the Department) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the revised information collection in support of its Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Determination process. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department is 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 the Department's submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1852-1853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00694]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12911]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Commodity Jurisdiction Determination
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department) is seeking Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the revised information
collection in support of its Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Determination
process. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Department is 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 the Department's
submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to March
16, 2026.
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-2026-0034 in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#43070717001336212f2a20002c2e2e262d37300330372237266d242c35"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="387c7c6c7b684d5a54515b7b5755555d564c4b784b4c594c5d165f574e">[email protected]</span></a>. Include ``ATTN: OMB
Approval, CJ Determination Information Collection'' in the subject line
of the email message.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, 2401 E St. NW, Suite
H1205, Washington, DC 20522.
You must include the DS form number (DS-4076), information
collection title (Commodity Jurisdiction Determination Form), and the
OMB control number (1405-0163) 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#adcfccd9d9c4ded9ccccc1edded9ccd9c883cac2db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8defecf9f9e4fef9ecece1cdfef9ecf9e8a3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-992-0973.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Request for Commodity
Jurisdiction Determination Form.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0163.
<bullet> Type of Request: Renewal of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(PM/DDTC).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4076.
<bullet> Respondents: Any person requesting a commodity
jurisdiction determination.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 300.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 4 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,200 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
The Department is soliciting public comments to permit it to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the scope of the proposed information
collection is both necessary and sufficient for administering the
Department's CJ Determination function.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the Department's 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
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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. 120.4, the commodity jurisdiction procedure
may be used to request the Department's Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls to provide a determination of whether a particular article or
service is covered by the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Form DS-4076 is
the means by which respondents may submit this request. Information
submitted via Form DS-4076 will be shared with the Departments of War,
Commerce, and other USG agencies, as needed, during the CJ
determination review process. Determinations will be made on a case-by-
case basis based on the commodity's form, fit, function, performance
capability, and design history.
Methodology
Respondents must generally submit the DS-4076 electronically
through DDTC's electronic system. Respondents may access the DS-4076 on
DDTC's website, <a href="http://www.pmddtc.state.gov">www.pmddtc.state.gov</a>, under ``Commodity Jurisdictions
(CJs).'' Respondents who are unable to access DDTC's website may mail a
signed DS-4076, along with a brief cover letter explaining their
inability to file the electronic DS-4076, to the Office of Defense
Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, 2401 E St. NW, Suite H1304,
Washington, DC 20522.
Michael J. Vaccaro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-00694 Filed 1-14-26; 8:45 am]
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