State Dept Seeks Input on Secret Defense Export Paperwork
Published Date: 3/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants your feedback on a form used to apply for licenses to export or import secret defense stuff, like classified tech data. This affects businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who handle these sensitive materials. You’ve got until April 9, 2025, to share your thoughts, and filling out the form takes about 30 minutes—no extra costs, just your time!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Must use Form DSP-85 to move classified defense items
If you plan to permanently export, temporarily export, or temporarily import classified defense articles or related classified technical data covered by the U.S. Munitions List, you must obtain Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) authorization using Form DSP-85 (OMB Control No. 1405-0022). The Department estimates 74 respondents will use this form, each response takes about 30 minutes, with a total estimated burden of 37 hours; comments on this information collection are due April 9, 2025.
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