83 FR 9570 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense Articles and Defense Services

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 44 (March 6, 2018)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 9570]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04433]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10345]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of 
Political Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of 
Defense Articles and Defense Services

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 May 7, 
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 ``Docket Number: DOS-2018-0012'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     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 subject (PRA 60 Day Comment), information 
collection title (Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, and 
Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense Articles and Defense 
Services), and OMB control number (1405-0025) in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding this collection to Andrea Battista, who may be 
reached at [email protected] or 202-663-3136.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political 
Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense 
Articles and Defense Services.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0025.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     Originating Office: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC).
     Form Number: No Form.
     Respondents: Persons requesting a license or other 
approval for the export, reexport, or retransfer of USML-regulated 
defense articles or defense services valued in an amount of $500,000 or 
more that are being sold commercially to or for the use of the armed 
forces of a foreign country or international organization or persons 
who enter into a contract with the Department of Defense for the sale 
of defense articles or defense services valued in an amount of $500,000 
or more under section 22 of the AECA.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 500.
     Average Time per Response: 60 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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

    DDTC regulates the export and temporary import of defense articles 
and services enumerated on the USML in accordance with the Arms Export 
Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) and the International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130). In 
accordance with section 39 of the AECA, the Secretary of State must 
require, in part, adequate and timely reporting of political 
contributions, gifts, commissions and fees paid, or offered or agreed 
to be paid in connection with the sales of defense articles or defense 
services licensed or approved under AECA sections 22 and 38. Pursuant 
to ITAR Sec.  130.9(a), any person applying for a license or approval 
required under section 38 of the AECA for sale to the armed forces of a 
foreign country or international organization valued at $500,000 or 
more must inform DDTC, and provide certain specified information, when 
they have paid, offered to, or agreed to pay, (1) political 
contributions in an aggregate amount of $5,000 or greater; or (2) fees 
or commissions in an aggregate amount equaling or exceeding $100,000. 
Similarly, ITAR Sec.  130.9(b) requires any person who enters into a 
contract with the Department of Defense under section 22 of the AECA, 
valued at $500,000 or more, to inform DDTC and provide the specified 
information, when they or their vendors, have paid, or offered or 
agreed to pay, in respect to any sale (1) political contributions in an 
aggregate amount of $5,000 or greater; or (2) fees or commissions in an 
aggregate amount equaling or exceeding $100,000. Respondents are also 
required to collect information pursuant to Sections 130.12 and 130.13 
prior to submitting their report to DDTC.

Methodology

    Respondents will submit information as attachments to relevant 
license applications or requests for other approval.

Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff (Acting), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-04433 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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