Statement of Registration

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DS-2032 Statement of Registration Form	Modified
DS-2032, Form.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-07-19
DS-2032 30-Day Supporting Statement 06 13 11.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-07-19
DS-2032, Legal Authorities, ITAR Sections 129.3 and 129.4.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-02-28
DS-2032, Legal Authorities, ITAR Part 122.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-02-28
DS-2032, Legal Authorities, E.O. 11958.htm Supplementary Document	2011-02-28
DS-2032, Legal Authorities, 22 USC 2778.htm Supplementary Document	2011-02-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14780	Statement of Registration Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0002	ICR Reference No: 201201-1405-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201107-1405-008
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Statement of Registration
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/09/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/11/2012
Terms of Clearance: DOS will resubmit this ICR with updated information.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2014
Responses	9,600	0	9,600
Time Burden (Hours)	9,600	0	9,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,875,466	0	40,875,466

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Abstract: All manufacturers and exporters of defense articles, defense services, and defense trade brokers are required by law and regulation to register with the Department of State, PM/DDTC, prior to engaging in any defense trade activities. This form is used for that purpose.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1400-AC74	Proposed rulemaking	76 FR 243	12/19/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 243	12/19/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Statement of Registration	DS-2032	Updated Statement of Registration

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130), has the principal missions of taking final action on license applications and other requests for defense trade transactions via commercial channels, ensuring compliance with the statute and regulations, and collecting various types of reports. By statute, Executive Order, regulation, and delegation of authority, DDTC is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles, the provision of defense services and the brokering thereof which are covered by the U.S. Munitions List. Further, as required by §38 of the AECA, DDTC reviews and acts upon registration requests from approximately 12,000 manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles and defense services.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $35,866,720

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/11/2012

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