Brokering Prior Approval (License)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
BrPrApp - 30-Day Supporting Statement November 5, 2013.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-11-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
15023	Brokering Prior Approval (License)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0142	ICR Reference No: 201510-1405-013
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201308-1405-004
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Brokering Prior Approval (License)
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: 11/05/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/2015
Terms of Clearance: State should prepare a new Supporting Statement justifying the collection since the last approval in 2013.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2016
Responses	150	0	150
Time Burden (Hours)	300	0	300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In accordance with Part 129 of the !TAR, U.S. and foreign persons who wish to engage in !TAR-controlled brokering activity of defense articles and defense services must first register with DDTC. Brokers must then submit a written request for approval to DDTC and receive DDTC's consent prior to engaging in such activities unless exempted.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Section 38(b)(1)(A)(ii)(III) of the Arms Export Control Act
   EO: EO 13637 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of Reformed 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:
	80 FR 31446	06/02/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 61561	10/13/2015
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
Brokering Prior Approval (License)

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The estimated annualized cost to the Federal Government was $28,800 for reviewing these applications. This estimated figure was determined by identifying the estimated decrease in submissions since the last reauthorization of this collection, and comparing the resulting figure to the overall budget.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,800

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: 10/16/2015

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