[Federal Register: February 25, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 37)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Export Administration

 
Multi-Purpose Application

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 27, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Acting 
Departmental Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Stephen Baker, Department of Commerce, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW, room 6877, Washington, DC, 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This collection is required in compliance with U.S. export 
regulations. The information furnished by U.S. exporters provides the 
basis for decisions to grant licenses for export, reexport, and 
classifications of commodities, goods and technologies that are 
controlled for reasons of national security and foreign policy. This 
revision includes the burden associated with 3rd party disclosures, 
certifications and notification requirements imposed on the public.

II. Method of Collection

    Submitted on form BXA-748P.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0694-0088.
    Form Number: BXA-748P.
    Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,917.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 52.5 minutes per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 17,106.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $342,120.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: February 19, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 98-4744 Filed 2-24-98; 8:45 am]
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