Opportunity
Federal Register #Public Notice: 12981
Request for Comment: Extension of Technology Security/Clearance Plan Information Collection
Buyer
U.S. Department of State
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
Public Notice: 12981
This notice from the Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC), seeks public comment on extending an information collection requirement related to technology security and clearance plans for defense trade activities. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of State - Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the necessity, burden, and clarity of the information collection process for technology security/clearance plans, screening records, and non-disclosure agreements - Applies to organizations involved in the export, temporary import, and brokering of defense articles and services under 22 CFR 126.18 - Scope: - Estimated 10,000 respondents and 10,000 responses - Mandatory for business and nonprofit organizations engaged in defense trade - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory compliance notice - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with 22 CFR 126.18 for technology security and clearance plans - Submission of screening records and non-disclosure agreements as part of the process - Not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services; strictly a request for regulatory feedback
Description
The Department of State has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This collection pertains to technology security and clearance plans, screening records, and non-disclosure agreements required under 22 CFR 126.18. The purpose is to ensure compliance with export control regulations related to defense articles and services, including procedures to prevent unauthorized transfers. Public comments are invited within 30 days to evaluate the necessity, burden, and clarity of the collection.