[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77721-77722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-28285]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Computers and Related Equipment; Notice and Request for Comments

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 28, 
2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Stephen Baker, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of 
Commerce, Room 6622, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    When BIS receives this information it is thoroughly reviewed by a 
licensing officer who, depending on the limits of parameters of the 
system, may submit the application for review by other government 
agencies. If the application is approved, the respondent is issued a 
validated export license that authorizes shipment of the computer 
system. If additional information is required, the respondent will be 
notified.

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Applications may be rejected if it is determined that the export or 
reexport of the system poses a threat to U.S. national security.

II. Method of Collection

    Submitted, as required, with form BIS-748P.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0694-0013.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 32 minutes per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 86.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: No start-up capital expenditures.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: December 21, 2004.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-28285 Filed 12-27-04; 8:45 am]
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