Brokering Prior Approval (License)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DS-4294 Brokering Prior Approval (License)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
BrPrApp Legal Authorities 60 day.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-08	Available
BrPrApp Legal Authorities 60 day.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-03-02	Available
Supporting Statement 30 Day Brokering Prior Approval 1405 0142.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-08	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
15023	Brokering Prior Approval (License)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Brokering Prior Approval (License)

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0142	ICR Reference No: 202607-1405-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-1405-004
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Brokering Prior Approval (License)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/08/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	170	0
Time Burden (Hours)	340	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: U.S. persons and foreign persons within U.S. jurisdiction must receive United States Government approval prior to engaging in arms brokering activity. Section 129.7 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations articulates that requirement, and what information is to be provided to the Department of State.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13637 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of Reformed Export Controls
   US Code: 22 USC 278 Name of Law: Section 38(b)(1)(A)(ii)(III) of the Arms Export Control Act
   US Code: 22 USC 129 Name of Law: International Traffic in Arms 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 12984	04/06/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 13053	07/07/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Brokering Prior Approval (License)	DS-4294	Brokering Prior Approval (License)

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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	170	0	0	0	0	170
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	340	0	0	0	0	340
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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $23,200

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: 07/08/2026

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