All manufacturers and exporters of defense articles, defense services, and defense trade brokers are required by law and regulation to register with the Department of State, PM/DDTC, prior to engaging in any defense trade activities. This form is used for that purpose.
US Code:
22 USC 2778
Name of Law: FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
The number of respondents would have been 13,060 without the changes stemming from revision of ITAR parts 122 and 129. The Department is reporting an increase in annual hour burden because the estimated time burden for completion of the form is now two hours rather than one.
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.