Notices. Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed information collection
657 words·~3 min read·
/register/2010/11/19/2010-29230·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7232 ] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Voluntary Disclosures ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed information collection. SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • *Title of Information Collection:* Voluntary Disclosures. • *OMB Control Number:* 1405-0179. • *Type of Request:* Extension of Currently Approved Collection. • *Originating Office:* Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • *Form Number:* None. • *Respondents:* Business and Nonprofit Organizations. • *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 750. • *Estimated Number of Responses:* 1,000. • *Average Hours Per Response:* 10 hours. • *Total Estimated Burden:* 10,000 hours. • *Frequency:* On Occasion. • *Obligation to Respond:* Voluntary. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 30 days from November 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods: • *E-mail: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.* You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • *Fax:* 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the information collection and supporting documents, to Nicholas Memos, PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112, who may be reached via phone at
(202)663-2804, or via e-mail at *memosni@state.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. *Abstract of proposed collection:* The export, temporary import, temporary export and brokering of defense articles, defense services and related technical data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(DDTC)in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR,” 22 CFR parts 120-130) and Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Those who manufacture or export defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, or the brokering thereof, must register with the Department of State. Persons desiring to engage in export, temporary import, and brokering activities must submit an application or written request to conduct the transaction to the Department to obtain a decision whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign policy and national security to approve the transaction. Also, registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporters must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years. Section 127.12 of the ITAR encourages the disclosure of information to DDTC by persons who believe they may have violated any provision of the AECA, ITAR, or any order, license, or other authorization issued under the AECA. The violation is analyzed by DDTC to determine whether to take administrative action under part 128 of the ITAR and whether to refer the matter to the Department of Justice to consider criminal prosecution. *Methodology:* These forms/information collections may be sent to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: electronically, mail, personal delivery, and/or fax. Dated: November 10, 2010. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010-29230 Filed 11-18-10; 8:45 am]