Notice2026-10575
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data
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Published
May 28, 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 102 (Thursday, May 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31817-31818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10575]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 13024]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense
Articles and Classified Technical Data
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 July
27, 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-2026-0595'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d4949594e5d786f61646e4e6260606863797e4d7e796c7968236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6420203027341106080d07270b0909010a10172417100510014a030b12">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments 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.
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 202-992-
0973, or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#214340555548525540404d6152554055440f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="583a392c2c312b2c393934182b2c392c3d763f372e">[email protected]</span></a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense
Articles and Classified Technical Data.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0022.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: PM/DDTC.
<bullet> Form Number: DSP-85.
<bullet> Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and
Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 280.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 280.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
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<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 140 hours.
<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
In accordance with part 123 of the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), any person who intends to permanently export,
temporarily export, or temporarily import classified defense articles,
including classified technical data must first obtain Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls authorization. The ``Application for Permanent/
Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and
Classified Technical Data'' (Form DSP-85) is used to obtain permission
for the permanent export, temporary export, or temporary import of
classified defense articles, including classified technical data,
covered by the U.S. Munitions List (USML). This form is an application
that, when completed and approved by the Bureau of Political Military
Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC), Department of
State, constitutes the official record and authorization for all
classified commercial defense trade transactions, pursuant to the Arms
Export Control Act and the ITAR.
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, Bureau of Political and Military Affairs,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-10575 Filed 5-27-26; 8:45 am]
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