Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request,

[Federal Register: January 22, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 14)]

[Notices]

[Page 3583]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

[DOCID:fr22ja99-126]

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.

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:

    ‹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 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. 99-1474Filed1-21-99; 8:45 am]

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