This collection
should be resubmitted to OMB at the final rule stage.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2011
4,900
0
4,900
9,800
0
9,800
8,575,000
0
8,575,000
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.
US Code:
22
USC 2778 Name of Law: FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
The Department proposes to
change other reporting requirements on the DS-2032. The DS-2032 was
modified to include additional data fields necessary to match
electronic payment to the DS-2032. New data elements specific to
electronic payment were not previously required on the DS-2032
because such information is visible on U.S. and foreign bank
drafts. Additionally, data elements were added to ensure
clarification during analysis as well as standardization of
responses. Specifically, necessary information is listed in the
form, only requiring the respondent to make a selection by simply
clicking the applicable checkbox. Country and state information is
now listed via a pick list requiring a selection rather than manual
insertion of information. This enhancement eliminates typographical
errors and the misinterpretation of information requested which
often results in the submission of incorrect information. With
these proposed changes, the estimated burden time for completion
will be reduced from two (2) hours to one (1) hour. This proposed
change does not impose any new recordkeeping requirements.
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:
(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;
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.