Opportunity
Federal Register #DOS20260397
Department of State Seeks Public Comment on Voluntary Disclosure Information Collection for AECA/ITAR Violations
Buyer
U.S. Department of State
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
DOS20260397
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to voluntary disclosures of Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) violations. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) - Purpose: - Collect information from individuals and companies involved in exporting, temporarily importing, or brokering defense articles or services who have committed ITAR violations - Use Form DS7787 for submissions - Estimated 14,500 respondents and 600 responses, totaling 6,000 burden hours - Products/Services Requested: - No products or OEMs are being procured - Service: Information collection for voluntary disclosure of AECA/ITAR violations - Notable Requirements: - Information will be used to determine administrative actions and may mitigate penalties for violations - Public comments are invited prior to submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services
Description
The Department of State is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an information collection related to voluntary disclosures of violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing regulations. This collection is intended to gather information from individuals and companies engaged in exporting, temporarily importing, or brokering defense articles or services who have committed an ITAR violation. The information collected will be analyzed to determine appropriate administrative actions and may mitigate penalties. Public comments are invited for 60 days prior to submission to OMB.