25 March 1998 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aaces002.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 25, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 57)] [Notices] [Page 14421-14422] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25mr98-47] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce (DOC) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: Bureau of Export Administration (BXA). Title: Survey of the U.S. High Performance Military Explosives and Components Sector to Assess the Current Status of Military-Grade Explosive R&D and Manufacturing in the United States. Agency Form Number: N/A. [[Page 14422]] OMB Approval Number: None. Type of Request: New collection of information. Burden: 240 hours. Average Time Per Response: 6 hours per response. Number of Respondents: 40 respondents. Needs and Uses: The information that will be collected by this survey is needed to complete an assessment of the current status of the U.S. high performance explosives and components sector in such areas as production methods, technological development, economic performance, and ability to meet future military requirements. This survey is being initiated at the request of the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Centers. Information will be collected only on military-grade explosives and their components; no information will be gathered on commercially-available explosives for such applications as mining or demolition. Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit institutions. Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Dennis Marvich (202) 395-3122. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Linda Engelmeier, DOC Forms Clearance Officer, (202) 482-3272, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20230. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Dennis Marvich, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20230. Dated: March 19, 1998. Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 98-7703 Filed 3-24-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-33-P ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 25, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 57)] [Notices] [Page 14422] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25mr98-48] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Export Administration Digital Computer System Parameters ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 3510-DT-P