Opportunity
Federal Register #DOS20260398
State Department Seeks Comment on ITAR Brokering Prior Approval Information Collection
Buyer
U.S. Department of State
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
DOS20260398
This notice concerns a regulatory information collection by the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) regarding brokering prior approval licenses under ITAR: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) - Scope and Purpose: - Seeks public comment on the proposed information collection for brokering prior approval (license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - Applies to U.S. and foreign persons wishing to broker defense articles and services controlled under ITAR - Process and Requirements: - Respondents must register with DDTC and submit written requests for approval using Form DS4294 - The collection is used to review brokering requests, ensure compliance with defense trade statutes, and monitor the transfer of sensitive U.S. technology - Respondents must maintain separate records for federally funded activities and make them available for inspection upon request - Award terms must flow down to subrecipients - Volume and Impact: - Estimated 170 respondents, with a total burden of 340 hours - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of products or services
Description
The U.S. Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection related to brokering prior approval licenses under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This collection requires U.S. and foreign persons who wish to engage in brokering defense articles and services to register and submit a written request for approval to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). The notice invites public comments for 60 days prior to submission to OMB, aiming to ensure compliance with defense trade statutes and to monitor the transfer of sensitive U.S. technology.