State Seeking Comment to OMB on Data Burden of DDTC Reports
The State Department is seeking comments to the Office of Management and Budget on extensions of information collection requests:
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- Annual Brokering Report, OMB Control Number 1405-0141 for the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The estimated number of respondents is 1,515, with an average of 2 hours per response
- Brokering Prior Approval (License), OMB Control Number: 1405-0142 for the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, estimated number of respondents 1,515, with average of two hours per response.
State said persons desiring to engage in brokering activities must submit an application or written request to conduct the transaction to the Department to obtain a decision whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign policy and national security to approve the transaction. Also, registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporter must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years.
Comments are due by July 23 to Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Comment is sought on:
- whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of State functions.
- the accuracy of its estimate of the burden of the proposed collection.
- enhancing the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
- minimizing the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology.