83 FR 8563 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by DDTC Registrants

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 39 (February 27, 2018)

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. We are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of this collection to OMB.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8563-8564]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03919]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10322]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Maintenance of 
Records by DDTC Registrants

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. 
We are requesting comments on this collection from all interested 
individuals and organizations in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days 
for public comment preceding submission of this collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to April 
30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering the docket number, DOS-2018-0009, in the search 
field. Then, select ``Comment Now'' to complete the comment form.
     Email: The public email comments to 
[email protected]. Include ``ATTN: OMB Approval, Maintenance 
of Records by Registrants'' in the subject of the email.
     Mail: The public may mail comments to the Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, 2401 E St. NW, Suite 
H1205, Washington, DC 20522.
    You must include the information collection title (Maintenance of 
Records by Registrants) and the OMB control number (1405-0111) in all 
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,

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to Andrea Battista, who may be reached at [email protected] or (202) 
663-3136.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by 
Registrants.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0111.
     Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(PM/DDTC).
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Persons registered with DDTC who conduct 
business regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations 
(ITAR, 22 CFR parts 120-130).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,100.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,100.
     Average Time Per Response: 20 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 182,000 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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.
     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 
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

    The ITAR requires that persons registered with DDTC maintain 
records pertaining to defense trade-related transactions. This 
information collection approves the record-keeping requirements imposed 
on registrants by the ITAR. Respondents to this collection may submit 
their records to DDTC as supporting documentation for disclosures of 
potential violations of the AECA. The method by which respondents 
submit these records is approved under OMB Control No. 1405-0179. DDTC 
uses these records to analyze registrant compliance processes and 
procedures, and to help assess whether potential AECA or ITAR 
violations merit administrative sanctions or referral to the Department 
of Justice for possible criminal prosecution.

Methodology

    Respondents may maintain records in any format consistent with the 
provisions in ITAR Sec.  122.5.

    Dated: February 20, 2018.
Anthony M. Dearth,
Managing Director (Acting), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-03919 Filed 2-26-18; 8:45 am]
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