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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 99955-99956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29052]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12601]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application/
License for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of 
Classified Defense Articles and Related Classified Technical Data

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 
February 10, 2025.

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-2024-0046'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Andrea Battista, 
SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of 
Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 
20522-0112.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any 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, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of 
State, Washington, DC 20522-0112, via phone at 202-992-0973, or via 
email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application/License for 
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense 
Articles and Related Classified Technical Data.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0022.
     Type of Request: Renewal of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
     Form Number: DSP-85.
     Respondents: Business, Nonprofit Organizations, and 
Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 74.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 74.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 37 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
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 123 of the ITAR, any person who intends to 
permanently export, temporarily export, or temporarily import 
classified defense articles, including classified technical data must 
first obtain DDTC authorization. The ``Application/License for 
Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense 
Articles and Related Classified Technical Data'' (Form DSP-85) is used 
to obtain permission for the permanent export, temporary export, or 
temporary import of classified defense articles, including classified 
technical data, covered by the U.S. Munitions List (USML). This form is 
an application that, when completed and approved by the Bureau of 
Political Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/
DDTC), Department of State, constitutes the official record and 
authorization for all classified commercial defense trade transactions, 
pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic 
in Arms Regulations.
    Methodology: This information collection may be sent to the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: 
electronically or mail.

Michael Vaccaro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political and Military Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-29052 Filed 12-10-24; 8:45 am]
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