Federal Register #2026-10210

BIS Seeks Public Comment on Foreign Availability Procedures Information Collection

This notice from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the Commerce Department, announces a request for public comment on the Foreign Availability Procedures information collection process. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Seeks public input to improve the process for determining if items controlled for export due to national security are available from foreign sources - Aims to minimize reporting burdens and enhance the effectiveness of the information collection - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being solicited or awarded - Notice is regulatory in nature, not a solicitation or contract opportunity - Authority: - Issued under the Export Control Reform Act and Export Administration Regulations - Notable Requirements: - Focuses on regulatory compliance and public feedback, not acquisition of goods or services

Description

This notice announces the submission of information collection requests by the Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The collections relate to Foreign Availability Procedures, which involve making determinations about the availability of foreign items comparable to those controlled for export for national security reasons. The information collected supports compliance with the Export Administration Regulations and helps assess the impact of export controls on U.S. competitiveness and national security. Public comments are invited to help minimize reporting burdens and improve the collection process.

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