Request to Change End User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DS-6004 Request ti Change End User/End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware	Form	Unchanged	Available
Form DS-6004 Request ti Change End User/End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware	Form	New	Available
1405-0173 Legal Authorities.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-01	Available
Tab 6 - DS-6004 (V4).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-04	Available
11944_PublishedFR_1-4-2023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-04	Available
11845_PublishedFR_09-28-2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-04	Available
Tab 3 - Legal Authorities (V4).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-04	Available
1405-0173 DS6004 30 Day Supporting Statement Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-01	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
43823	Request to Change End User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware	Form	Unchanged	Request ti Change End User/End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware
279732	Request to Change End User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware	Form	New	Request ti Change End User/End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0173	ICR Reference No: 202604-1405-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Request to Change End User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/01/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	1,695	1,563
Time Burden (Hours)	1,695	1,563
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The “Request to Change End-User, End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware” information collection is used to request DDTC approval prior to any sale, transfer, transshipment, or disposal, whether permanent or temporary, of classified or unclassified defense articles to any end-user, end-use or destination other than as stated on a license or other approval.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13637 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of Reformed Export Controls
   US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Control of arms exports and imports
  

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:
	91 FR 12919	01/21/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 12980	03/31/2026
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
Request to Change End User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware	DS-6004	Request ti Change End User/End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware
Request to Change End User, End Use and/or Destination of Hardware	DS-6004	Request ti Change End User/End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	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	1,695	1,563	0	-1,431	1,563	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,695	1,563	0	-1,431	1,563	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Twelve Licensing Officers (GS-13 or equivalent) review and process DS-6004 General Correspondence requests, which account for 4.4% of the cases reviewed. At an average annual cost of $116,353 per employee, DDTC estimates the total cost to the Federal Government to be $61,434.38. (12 employees x $116,353 = 1,396,236 x 4.4% workload = $61,434.38).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $61,434

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:  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: 04/01/2026

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