Automated Export System (AES) Program

OMB Control No: 0607-0152	ICR Reference No: 202601-0607-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202309-0607-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Automated Export System (AES) Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/27/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	16,768,118	17,025,219
Time Burden (Hours)	838,406	851,261
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,020,268	1,035,912

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Abstract: Information collected from the principal party in interest through the AES record is used to compile the official U.S. Government statistics on U.S. exports or for use in the detection and prevention of exports of high technology items or military goods to unauthorized destinations or end users. The statistics along with U.S. import statistics are used to calculate the U.S. balance of trade, a leading economic indicator and part of the "Gross Domestic Product" compilation. These data are also used extensively in U.S. trade policy decisions and to monitor international trade agreements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC Chapter 9, Sections 301-307

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:
	90 FR 44003	09/11/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 3102	01/26/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Automated Export System (AES) Program AES Certification Statements, AES Record Formats, AES Letter of Intent, ACE Exporter Account Application and Quick Guide AES Record Formats ,   AES Letter of Intent ,   ACE Exporter Account Application and Quick Guide ,   AES Certification Statements

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	16,768,118	17,025,219	0	0	-257,101	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	838,406	851,261	0	0	-12,855	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,020,268	1,035,912	0	-15,644	0	0

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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Census Bureau performed an analysis of the AES records submitted from 2022 to 2024, the most complete dataset available for this period. The analysis showed a downward trend in the number of AES records submitted during that timeframe. Therefore, we have adjusted the burden hours downward from 851,261 in 2022 to 838,406 in 2024.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,700,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Kiesha Downs 301 763-7079

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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: 01/27/2026

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