[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 248 (Thursday, December 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66961-66962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31809]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs

[Public Notice 3859]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections

In the matter of: Form DS-2032, Statement of Registration (OMB No. 
1405-0002); Form DSP-5, Application/License for Permanent Export of 
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical 
Data (OMB No. 1405-0003); Form DSP-61, Application/License for 
Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles (OMB No. 1405-
0013); Form DSP-73, Application/License for Temporary Export of 
Unclassified Defense Articles (OMB No. 1405-0023); Form DSP-85, 
Application/License for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary 
Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data 
(OMB No. 1405-0022); Form DSP-83, Non-Transfer and Use Certificate 
(OMB No. 1405-0021); Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, or 
Commissions in Connection with the Sale of Defense Articles or 
Services (OMB No. 1405-0025); Form DSP-119, Application for 
Amendment to License for Export or Import of Classified or 
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Technical Data (OMB No. 
1405-0092); Form DSP-94, Authority To Export Defense Articles and 
Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program (OMB 
No. 1405-0051); Request for Approval of Manufacturing License 
Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements 
(OMB No. 1405-0093); Maintenance of Records by Registrants (OMB No. 
1405-0111); Prior Approval for Brokering Activity (New Collection); 
and Brokering Activity Reports (New Collection)

ACTION: 60-day notice of proposed information collections.

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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:
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Statement of Registration.
    Frequency: Every one to four years.
    Form Number: DS-2032.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Permanent 
Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified 
Technical Data.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-5.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 30,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Temporary 
Import of Unclassified Defense Articles.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-61.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.
    Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Total Estimated Burden: 4,500 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Temporary 
Export of Unclassified Defense Articles.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-73.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 2,500 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.

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    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Permanent/
Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and 
Classified Technical Data.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-85.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 250 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Non-Transfer and Use Certificate.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-83.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 17,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political 
Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in Connection with the Sale of 
Defense Articles or Services.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: none.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 12,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment to 
License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense 
Articles and Related Technical Data.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-119.
    Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Total Estimated Burden: 4,500 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Authority to Export Defense 
Articles and Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 
Program.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-94.
    Respondents: Business and foreign government representatives.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.
    Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of 
Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and 
Other Agreements.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: none.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of forms received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Without 
Change.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by 
Registrants.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: none.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 20 hours per year.
    Total Estimated Burden: 100,000 hours.
    Type of Request: New Collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Prior Approval for Brokering 
Activity.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: none.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 60 hours.
    (Total Estimated Burden based on number of requests received per 
year.)
    Type of Request: New Collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Brokering Activity Reports.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Form Number: none.
    Respondents: Business organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    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:
    <bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency.
    <bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    <bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.
    For Additional Information: Public comments, or requests for 
additional information, regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to William J. Lowell, Director, Office of Defense 
Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, SA-1, Room 13th 
Floor, H1304, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037 (202) 663-7000.

    Dated: November 19, 2001.
Robert W. Maggi,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security Operations, Bureau of 
Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 01-31809 Filed 12-26-01; 8:45 am]
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