30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Brokering Report
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Redu...
Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.
SUMMARY:
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
DATES:
Submit comments up to August 28, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.
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 Tonya Bush, who may be reached at
BushTL@state.gov
or (202) 472 8334.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection:
Annual Brokering Report.
OMB Control Number:
1405-0141.
Type of Request:
Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Respondents:
Respondents are any person/s who engages in the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or temporarily importing defense articles.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,142.
Estimated Number of Responses:
1,142.
Average Time per Response:
2 hours.
Total Estimated Burden Time:
2,284 hours.
Frequency:
Annually.
Obligation to Respond:
Required to Obtain or Retain Benefit.
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
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, including all persons who participated
( printed page 47915)
in the activities, the quantity, description, and U.S. dollar value of the defense articles or defense services, the type and U.S. dollar value and source of any consideration received, and the DDTC number for the approval or the exemptions claimed. 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.