Federal Register #2026-15269

Request for Public Comment: Annual Brokering Report for Defense Articles (ITAR Part 129)

This notice concerns the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Management (DTCM) seeking public comment on the extension of the Annual Brokering Report information collection: - Government Buyer: - Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Management (DTCM) - Scope and Applicability: - Applies to U.S. and foreign persons involved in manufacturing, exporting, or temporarily importing defense articles in the U.S. - Products/Services Requested: - Annual reporting of brokering activities for defense articles - Required information includes: - Names of all participants - Quantities and descriptions of defense articles - Values of transactions - Approvals or exemptions under ITAR part 129 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are named - The notice is for public comment on information collection, not a procurement or award - The report is mandated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) part 129 - Information is used to review munitions export and brokering license applications and ensure compliance with defense trade statutes and regulations

Description

The Department of State has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval regarding the Annual Brokering Report. This report requires persons engaged in brokering defense articles in the U.S. to annually report their activities, including details on participants, quantities, descriptions, values, and approvals or exemptions. The information is used to review export and brokering license applications and ensure compliance with defense trade regulations. Public comments on this collection are invited until August 28, 2026.

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