Automated Export System (AES) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AES Record Formats Automated Export System (AES) Program Form	Modified
OMB - Supporting Statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-12-01
OMB - Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-12-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3374	Automated Export System (AES) Program Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0152	ICR Reference No: 201512-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201204-0607-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Automated Export System (AES) Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/10/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/13/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2016
Responses	15,218,820	0	18,202,308
Time Burden (Hours)	760,941	0	910,115
Cost Burden (Dollars)	926,000	0	506,250

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Abstract: Information collected from the principal party in interest through the AES record is used to compile the official U.S. Government statistics on U.S. exports or for use in the detection and prevention of exports of high technology items or military goods to unauthorized destinations or end users. The statistics along with U.S. import statistics are used to calculate the U.S. balance of trade, a leading economic indicator and part of the "Gross Domestic Product" compilation. These data are also used extensively in U.S. trade policy decisions and to monitor international trade agreements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC Chapter 9, Sections 301-307 Name of Law: null
  

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 50597	08/20/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 1394	01/12/2016
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
Automated Export System (AES) Program	AES Record Formats	AES Record Formats

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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	15,218,820	18,202,308	0	0	-2,983,488	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	760,941	910,115	0	0	-149,174	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	926,000	506,250	0	0	419,750	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: The burden associated with this collection is being decreased by 149,174 hours due to an adjustment in the number of annual responses. The decrease in burden is due to a decrease in the total annual responses from 18,202,308, in the previous OMB submission, to 15,218,820. The decrease in responses was the result of an increase in consolidated shipments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,800,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 01/13/2016

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