The information is needed to detect violations of the Export Administration Regulations to determine if an investigation or prosecution is necessary and to reach settlement with violators. Voluntary self-disclosures allow BIS to conduct investigations of the disclosed incidents faster than would be the case if BIS had to detect the violations without such disclosure.
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
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 72 5, 6, 7
Name of Law: Export Administration Act of 1979
There has been an increase in the number of companies submitting voluntary self-disclosures to BIS. This increase may be the result of increased awareness by exporters of the benefits of voluntary self-disclosure.
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:
(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;
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.
0694.0058suppstmt.082807.doc
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Procedure for Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Violations of the Export Administration Regulations