Technology Letter of Explanation

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
30-day FRN 2026-12731.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-29	Available
2026 0694-0047 Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-29	Available
Supplement No 2 to 748.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-18	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
4935	Technology Letter of Explanation		Modified
182687	Letter of Assurance and other commodities		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0694-0047	ICR Reference No: 202605-0694-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202305-0694-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/BIS	Agency Tracking No: Renewal
Title: Technology Letter of Explanation
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/30/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2026
Responses	5,006	6,283
Time Burden (Hours)	8,947	9,416
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information contained in these letters will assure BIS that no unauthorized technical data will be exported for unauthorized end-uses or to unauthorized destinations and thus provide assurance that U.S. national security and foreign policy programs are followed. Licensing officers must make decisions on licensing the export of United States commodities and technical data to foreign countries. When an export involves certain technical data or knowhow described in the Export Administration Regulation, additional information is required to fully understand the transaction and make a licensing decision. The additional information is necessary to evaluate technology exports as covered under this collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 50 USC 4811 Name of Law: Export Control Reform Act
   US Code: 50 USC 1702 Name of Law: International Emergency Economic Powers Act
   EO: EO 13222 Name/Subject of EO: Continuation of Export Control Regulations
  

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 15597	03/30/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 37947	06/24/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Letter of Assurance and other commodities
Technology Letter of Explanation

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ICR Summary 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	5,006	6,283	0	-1,277	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,947	9,416	0	-469	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Decrease in submissions received by agency

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $79,476

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: 06/30/2026

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