[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 25, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 14422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7702]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Export Administration
Digital Computer System Parameters
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 May 26, 1998.
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 Dawn Battle, Department of Commerce, Bureau of
Export Administration, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 6877,
Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
To export computers that perform above a certain level an export
licenses is needed for certain locations. In support of this
application, documentation must be provided on the computer system.
When BXA receives this information it is thoroughly reviewed by a
licensing officer who, depending on the limits of parameters of the
system, may submit the application for review by other government
agencies. If the application is approved, the respondent is issued a
validated export license that authorizes shipment of the computer
system. If additional information is required, the respondent will be
notified. Applications may be rejected if it is determined that the
export or reexport of the system poses a threat to the U.S. national
security.
II. Method of Collection
Submitted, as required, with form BXA-748P.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0694-0013.
Form Number: N/A.
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: 80.
Estimated Time Per Response: 32 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 83.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0 (no capital expenditures are
required).
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 of 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: March 19, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and
Organization.
[FR Doc. 98-7702 Filed 3-24-98; 8:45 am]
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