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:
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USC 2778 Name of Law: FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
The number of respondents would
have been 13,060 without the changes stemming from revision of ITAR
parts 122 and 129. The Department is reporting an increase in
annual hour burden because the estimated time burden for completion
of the form is now two hours rather than one.
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.