[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 23 (Thursday, February 4, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5630-5631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-2576]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Export Administration
India and Pakistan Sanctions
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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 5, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier,
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 Ms. Dawnielle Battle, Department of Commerce,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 6881, Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
I. Abstract
The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) has taken a number of
sanction measures against India and Pakistan consistent with President
Clinton's directive. BXA revised the Export Administration Regulations
to implement sanctions by setting forth a licensing policy of denial
for exports and reexports of items controlled for nuclear
nonproliferation and missile technology reasons to these countries,
with limited exceptions for the preservation of safety of civil
aircraft. Information needs to be provided through the license
application form to support such shipments.
II. Method of Collection
Submitted, as required, on form BXA 748-P.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0694-0111.
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: 57.
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Estimated Time Per Response: 40 to 45 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 52 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0 (no capital expenditures).
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: January 29, 1999.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-2576 Filed 2-3-99; 8:45 am]
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