International trade · 20/01/2010

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: DS-4143, Brokering Prior Approval (License), OMB No. 1405-0142; DS-4142, Annual Brokering Report, OMB No. 1405-0141

The Department of State is requesting OMB approval to extend its Brokering Prior Approval (License) information collection, which involves business and nonprofit organizations providing prior approval for defense trade, for an estimated 200 hours annually. The extension is part of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs' efforts to regulate defense trade controls.