State Department Wants Your Thoughts on Mystery Certificate
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants to keep collecting info through the Nontransfer and Use Certificate form, which businesses, nonprofits, and individuals fill out when needed. They’re asking for public feedback by January 12, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and not too time-consuming. This form helps the government track how certain items are used and shared, and it usually takes about an hour to complete.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DSP‑83 Required for Defense Exports
If you export significant military equipment or classified defense articles, or you submit a manufacturing license agreement or technical assistance agreement related to those items, you must provide a completed Nontransfer and Use Certificate (Form DSP-83) to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The foreign consignee, foreign end-user, and applicant must execute the form, and for agreements involving classified articles or technical data an authorized representative of the foreign government must also sign.
Paperwork Time: 1 Hour per Response
The Department estimates 2,947 respondents and 2,947 responses for Form DSP-83, with an average completion time of 1 hour per response and total estimated burden of 2,947 hours. The respondents listed are businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals; the agency is requesting public comment on this burden estimate by January 12, 2026.
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