Notice2026-06631
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report
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Published
April 6, 2026
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 91, Number 65 (Monday, April 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 17324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06631]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12985]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual
Brokering Report
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 June
5, 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-2026-0399'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#66222232253613040a0f0525090b0b0308121526151207120348010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="46020212051633242a2f2505292b2b2328323506353227322368212930">[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#f89a998c8c918b8c999994b88b8c998c9dd69f978e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="37555643435e444356565b77444356435219505841">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-992-0973.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0141.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(DDTC).
<bullet> Form Number: No Form.
<bullet> Respondents: Respondents are any person/s who engages in
the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or
temporarily importing defense articles.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,142.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 1,142.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,284 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Annually.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain
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
In accordance with part 129 of the ITAR, U.S. and foreign persons
required to register as a broker shall provide annually a report to
DDTC enumerating and describing brokering activities by quantity, type,
U.S. dollar value, purchaser/recipient, and license number for approved
activities and any exemptions utilized for other covered activities.
This information is currently used in the review of munitions export
and brokering license applications and to ensure compliance with
defense trade statutes and regulations. As appropriate, such
information may be shared with other U.S. Government entities.
Methodology
Brokering Reports are submitted annually with Statement of
Registration renewals.
Applicants are referred to ITAR part 129 for guidance on
information to submit regarding proposed brokering activity.
Michael J. Vaccaro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-06631 Filed 4-3-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-05-P
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