Automated Export System (AES) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ACE AESDirect Reco Automated Export System (AES) Program Form	Modified
0152_PRA Executive Summary Form v1.2_ 2-17-17.docm Supplementary Document	2018-12-06
2019 OMB83-I 0607-0152.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-12-06
2019 Supporting Statement B 0607-0152.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-12-06
2019 Supporting Statement A 0607-0152.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-12-06

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: 201812-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201512-0607-002
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: 04/19/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/10/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2019
Responses	17,315,950	0	15,218,820
Time Burden (Hours)	865,798	0	760,941
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,053,601	0	926,000

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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:
	83 FR 47129	09/18/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 63152	12/07/2018
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	ACE AESDirect Record Formats , AES Letter of Intent, ACE Exporter Account Application and Quick User, AES Certification Statements, ACE AESDirect User Guide	ACE AESDirect Record Formats ,   AES Letter of Intent ,   ACE Exporter Account Application and Quick User Guide ,   AES Certification Statements ,   ACE AESDirect User Guide

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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	17,315,950	15,218,820	0	0	2,097,130	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	865,798	760,941	0	0	104,857	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,053,601	926,000	0	127,601	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: The burden associated with this collection is being increased by104,857 hours due to an adjustment in the number of annual responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,000,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 12/10/2018

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