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.
US Code:
22 USC 129
Name of Law: International Traffic in Arms Regulations
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
Total annual responses have been adjusted from 150 to 100. Consequently, total annual hours requested have been adjusted to 200. The revised respondent number is estimated based on the overall decline in registered brokers since the implementation of regulatory changes in October 2013.
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.