OMB 83i

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION
Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your
agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting
Statement, and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.
1. AGENCY/SUBAGENCY ORIGINATING REQUEST

2. OMB CONTROL NUMBER

Department of Commerce/Census Bureau/International Trade
Management Division

a.

3. TYPE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION (X one)

4. TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one)
X

a. NEW COLLECTION

X

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b. NONE

a. REGULAR SUBMISSION
b. EMERGENCY - APPROVAL REQUESTED BY:

b. REVISION OF A CURRENTLY APPROVED COLLECTION

c. DELEGATED

c. EXTENSION OF A CURRENTLY APPROVED COLLECTION
d. REINSTATEMENT, WITHOUT CHANGE, OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED COLLECTION FOR WHICH APPROVAL HAS EXPIRED

5. SMALL ENTITIES
Will this information collection have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities?

e. REINSTATEMENT, WITH CHANGE, OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED COLLECTION FOR WHICH APPROVAL HAS EXPIRED

YES
X NO
6. REQUESTED EXPIRATION DATE

X

f. EXISTING COLLECTION IN USE WITHOUT AN OMB CONTROL
NUMBER

a. THREE YEARS FROM APPROVAL DATE
b. OTHER:

7. TITLE

Automated Export System (AES) Program
8. AGENCY FORM NUMBER(S) (if applicable)
AES
9. KEYWORDS

10. ABSTRACT
Information collected from the U.S. 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.
11. AFFECTED PUBLIC (Mark primary with "P" and all others that apply with "X")

12. OBLIGATION TO RESPOND (Mark primary with "P" and all

a. VOLUNTARY

X

a. INDIVIDUALS OR HOUSEHOLDS

d. FARMS

P

b. BUSINESS OR OTHER FOR-PROFIT

e. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

c. NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS

f. STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

13. ANNUAL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING HOUR BURDEN
a. NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS
b. TOTAL ANNUAL RESPONSES
(1) Percentage of these responses collected electronically
c. TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS REQUESTED
d. CURRENT OMB INVENTORY
e. DIFFERENCE (+, -)
f.

EXPLANATION OF
DIFFERENCE:

287,314
17,315,950
100
865,798
760,941
104,857

104,857

15. PURPOSE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION (Mark primary with
"P" and all others that apply with "X")
a. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS

e. PROGRAM PLANNING
OR MANAGEMENT

b. PROGRAM EVALUATION

P

c. GENERAL PURPOSE STATISTICS
d. AUDIT

X

17. STATISTICAL METHODS
Does this information collection employ
statistical methods?
X

YES

OMB FORM 83-I, 10/95

NO

b. REQUIRED TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN BENEFITS

X

c. MANDATORY

14. ANNUALIZED COST TO RESPONDENTS (In thousands of dollars)
a. TOTAL CAPITAL/STARTUP COSTS

405.00

b. TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS (O&M)
c. TOTAL ANNUALIZED COST REQUESTED
d. CURRENT OMB INVENTORY

926
-404

e. DIFFERENCE (+, -)
f.

EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENCE:
(1) Program change (+, -)

(1) Program change (+, -)
(2) Adustment (+, -)

others that apply with "X")

f. RESEARCH
g. REGULATORY OR
COMPLIANCE

(2) Adustment (+, -)

-404.00

16. FREQUENCY OF RECORDKEEPING OR REPORTING (X all that apply)
X a. RECORDKEEPING
b. THIRD PARTY DISCLOSURE
X c. REPORTING:
X

(1) On Occasion

(2) Weekly

(3) Monthly

(4) Quarterly

(5) Semi-Annually

(6) Annually

(7) Biennially

(8) Other (Describe)

18. AGENCY CONTACT (Person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this
submission)
a. NAME

Kiesha Downs

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

301-763-7079

OMB CONTROL NUMBER

0607

0152

TITLE

Automated Export System (AES) Program

19. CERTIFICATION FOR PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSIONS
a. PROGRAM OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION (Internal DOC Use Only)
Type name

Date

Enrique Lamas, Performing the Non-Exclusive Duties and Functions of the Deputy Director, U.S. Census
Bureau

On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request
complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.
NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3), appear at the end of the
instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the
instructions.
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 (see note in Item 19 of the instructions);
(i) If applicable, it uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the
reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

b. SENIOR OFFICIAL OR DESIGNEE CERTIFICATION
Type name

Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer
OMB FORM 83-I (BACK), 10/95

Date