Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DSP-73 Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form DSP-73 Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form	Unchanged	Available
Form DSP-73 Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form	Unchanged	Available
Form DSP-73 Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form	Unchanged	Repair queued
3_APPENDIX A DSP-73 Instructions Summary of Changes.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-25	Available
2_APPENDIX A DSP-73 Form Summary of Changes.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-25	Available
Dearth Consulting LLC Public Comments to DSP-73 Info Collection.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-09-12	Available
PC_202408-1405-005_091224_111232_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-09-12	Available
Metrea Public Comments to Public Notice 12481 Regarding DDTC Form DSP-73.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-09-10	Available
PC_202408-1405-005_091024_022520_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-09-10	Available
4_DSP-73 Legal Authorities.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-14	Available
4_DSP-73 Legal Authorities.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-14	Repair queued
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change - Outdated ITAR Reference.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2023-06-14	Available
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change - Outdated ITAR Reference.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2023-06-14	Repair queued
4_DSP-73 Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-03-23	Available
4_DSP-73 Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-08-14	Repair queued
DSP-73, Legal Authorities.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-10-16	Source copy available
DSP-73, Legal Authorities.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-10-16	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
270103	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form and Instruction	New	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
270103	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form and Instruction	New
270103	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Instruction	New
14836	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form	Unchanged	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
14836	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form	Unchanged	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
14836	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Form	Unchanged
14836	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	Other-Screenshots	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0023	ICR Reference No: 202408-1405-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202306-1405-002
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/25/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/14/2024
Terms of Clearance:

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	5,251	0	3,222
Time Burden (Hours)	3,442	0	3,222
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This form is an application that, when completed and officially approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and authorization for the temporary commercial export of unclassified U.S. Munitions List articles, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 11958 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of arms export controls
   US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act
  

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:
	89 FR 12395	05/06/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 12481	08/13/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	DSP-73	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles
Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles	DSP-73, NA	Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles ,   Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	5,251	3,222	0	2,029	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,442	3,222	0	220	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The number of total annual responses has been adjusted from 2,196 to 2,029. As a result, the total annual hours requested for this collection has been adjusted to 2,029. The revised response number is a more accurate figure taken directly from the DDTC database DECCS, while the reduced number of license applications accords with the decrease in defense trade licensing. As for the Form DSP-73, changes are outlined in Appendix A ‘Summary of Changes’.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $605,020

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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? No

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Common Form ICR:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage: 

Approved RCFs using this ICR

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Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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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: 08/14/2024

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