Proposed Information Collections: Prior Approval for Brokering Activity; Brokering Activity Reports

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 3583]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-1474]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
[Public Notice 2931]


Proposed Information Collections: Prior Approval for Brokering 
Activity; Brokering Activity Reports

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: 60-Day notice of proposed information collection.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is 
conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    The following summarizes the information collection proposals 
submitted to OMB pursuant to 22 C.F.R. Part 129:
    1. Type of Request: Existing collection without an OMB control 
number.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Prior Approval for Brokering 
Activity pursuant to 22 C.F.R. Sec. 129.7.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: None.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 2,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    2. Type of Request: Existing collection without an OMB control 
number.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Brokering Activity Reports 
pursuant to 22 C.F.R. Sec. 129.9.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Form Number: None.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 4,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
    •  Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency.
    •  Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Public comments, or requests for 
additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to the Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls, 
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, SA-6, Room 200, U.S. Department 
of State, Washington, D.C. 20522-0602 (703) 875-6644.

    Dated: December 22, 1998.
John P. Barker,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Controls, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-1474 Filed 1-21-99; 8:45 am]
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