DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS PARAMETERS

OMB Control No: 0694-0013	ICR Reference No: 198805-0694-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/BIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS PARAMETERS
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/26/1988
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/03/1988
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this information collectio until May 1, 1989. In order for the form ITA-6031P to be approved at the time of resubmission, BXA must make several changes in the current form. First, BXA must develop a short form (one page) that exporters of low-technology computers would be able to use. BXA should consider making the short-form a detachable part of Form ITA-6031P, and should rewrite the instructions to make clear the criteria for filling out the short form. Second, BXA must define the technical terms used in the form and their definition must be incorporated into the form. Third, BXA must explore ways to reduce th considerable burden placed on businesses who fill out ITA-6031P because they cannot decipher the regulations and do not know if and when they apply. Such an effort might include developing a list of product model numbers or parameter criteria that would not necessitate filling out ITA-6031P. Fourth, BXA must present a plan for electronic filing of the information collected on ITA-6031P. Fifth, BXA must provide OMB with a detailed report on recent or upcoming COCOM discussions/negotiations/reforms concerning computer controls, including planned BXA and U.S. negotiating positions. Finally, BXA must submit a separate paperwork package for its special information requirements concerning supercomputers.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/1989	05/31/1989	08/31/1988
Responses	5,725	0	4,000
Time Burden (Hours)	13,768	0	8,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS FORM IS USED TO PROVID U.S. GOVERNMENT LICENSING PERSONNEL WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF AN EXPORT LICENSE TO EXPORT COMPUTER SYSTEMS TO COMMUNIST BLOC COUNTRIES AND THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS PARAMETERS ITA-6031P

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ICR Summary 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	5,725	4,000	0	1,725	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,768	8,200	0	5,568	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:

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: $0

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 05/03/1988

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