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Department of Commerce Seeks Comments on Export Control Seminar Survey

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the Department of Commerce, has announced a request for public comments. The request is about its “BIS Program Evaluation” information collection. This is part of the government’s effort to reduce paperwork and improve reporting.

The survey helps BIS assess and improve its export control seminars. These seminars teach about export controls under BIS rules. Seminars are held both in-person and online. BIS hosts over 20 seminars each year, inside and outside the United States.

The survey is voluntary. People who attend seminars fill out the survey. BIS uses the feedback to make its programs better and more useful for people who export goods.

Here are some key facts:

  • The survey can be filled out either online or on paper.
  • The government estimates 3,030 people respond each year.
  • Each response takes about ten minutes to complete.
  • The total time for all responses is about 505 hours per year.
  • There is no cost for people who fill out the survey.
  • The survey is done with the authority of the Government Performance and Results Act.

The Department of Commerce wants comments from the public and other agencies. They want advice on:

  • Whether the survey is needed.
  • If the survey is useful.
  • If the time estimates are correct.
  • How to improve the survey.
  • How to make it easier to fill out, including the use of technology.

You can send your comments by email to Nancy Kook, the IC Liaison at BIS. Make sure to use OMB Control Number 0694-0125 in your email. Do not send private or sensitive business information with your comments.

All comments will become public records. The Department might publish your comment and personal information. If you want your information kept private, you can ask, but the Department cannot promise to do so.

Send your comments by August 19, 2025.

For questions, contact Nancy Kook at 202-482-2440 or by email.

This notice was filed by Sheleen Dumas, the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer at the Commerce Department.

[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 117 (Friday, June 20, 2025)]


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