70 FR 8 pg. 2114 - Export Controls of High Performance Computers
Type: NOTICEVolume: 70Number: 8Page: 2114
FR document: [FR Doc. 05-567 Filed 1-11-05; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Export Controls of High Performance Computers
ACTION:
Proposed collection; comment request.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES:
Written comments must be submitted on or before March 14, 2005.
ADDRESSES:
Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, DOC Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Pat Heinig, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of Commerce, Room 6704, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
These recordkeeping and reporting requirements are clear statements of normal business records for high performance computers (HPC) that are expected to be maintained by end-users in destinations where there is a potential for diversion to unauthorized endusers. The records must be available for inspection by U.S. officials to maintain surveillance of HPC usage and implementation of appropriate safeguards.
II. Method of Collection
Reports and recordkeeping.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0694-0073.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 22.
Estimated Time Per Response: 5 to 30 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 78 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: No start-up capital expenditures.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record.
Dated: January 6, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-567 Filed 1-11-05; 8:45 am]
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