Voluntary Disclosures

OMB Control No: 1405-0179	ICR Reference No: 201510-1405-016
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201312-1405-002
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Voluntary Disclosures
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/05/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/2015
Terms of Clearance: State may request approval with a new Supporting Statement justifying the collection since the last approval in 2013.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2016
Responses	1,500	0	1,500
Time Burden (Hours)	15,000	0	15,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 127.12 ofthe International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) encourages the voluntary disclosure of information to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls by persons who believe they may have violated any provision of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), ITAR, or any order, license, or other authorization issued under the AECA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13637 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of Reformed Export Controls    US Code: 22 USC 2778 Name of Law: Arms Export Control Act

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:
	80 FR 31446	06/02/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 61561	10/13/2015
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 Voluntary Disclosures

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The estimated annualized cost to the Federal Government was $108,000 for reviewing these applications. This estimated figure was determined by identifying the increase in submissions since the last reauthorization of this collection, and comparing the resulting figure to the overall budget.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $108,000

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]? 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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Steve Derscheid 202 312-9631 [email protected]

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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: 10/16/2015

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