This form is required to ensure foreign consignees and foreign end-users in defense trade will not re-export, re-sell, or otherwise dispose of exports of U.S. defense equipment/technology without prior United States Government approval.
EO: EO 11958 Name/Subject of EO: Administration of arms export controls
US Code:
22 USC 2778
Name of Law: Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act
The costs associated with reviewing DSP-83 forms have already been reported in other DDTC collections, including, but not limited to, 1405-0003, 1405-0023, and 1405-0173. No changes have been made to this information collection since its last approval.
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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:
(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.