"Maintenance of Records by Registrants," Section 122.5 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RecMain, Legal Authorities (1-15-15).docx Supplementary Document	2015-01-21
RecMain Supporting Statement (1-15-15).docx Supporting Statement A	2015-01-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14963	"Maintenance of Records by Registrants," Section 122.5 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0111	ICR Reference No: 201501-1405-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201111-1405-009
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: "Maintenance of Records by Registrants," Section 122.5 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/01/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/19/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2015
Responses	9,100	0	9,600
Time Burden (Hours)	182,000	0	192,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of State requires access to defense trade-related information to ensure compliance with law and furtherance of national security/foreign policy interests. This information is to be maintained by persons required to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls per Parts 122 and 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act
   EO: EO 11958 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of arms export controls
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 66760	11/10/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 3299	01/22/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
"Maintenance of Records by Registrants," Section 122.5 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	9,100	9,600	0	0	-500	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	182,000	192,000	0	0	-10,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: Burden change is due to decrease in number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $220,635

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: 02/19/2015

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