30-Day Public Comment Period: Technology Security/Clearance Plans, Screening Records, and Non-Disclosure Agreements Under 22 CFR 126.18

The U.S. Department of State has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to Technology Security and Clearance Plans (TSCPs), screening records, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) required under 22 CFR 126.18, which governs the conduct of U.S. defense exporters when working with foreign nationals. Under 22 CFR 126.18, U.S. companies licensed to export defense articles or services must implement formal procedures to prevent unauthorized access to export-controlled technology by foreign nationals. This includes maintaining written TSCPs, keeping records of employee screenings, and requiring NDAs where appropriate. The OMB submission seeks to formalize and continue the collection of this compliance documentation. The notice opens a 30-day public comment window, during which individuals and organizations may submit feedback on the necessity, burden, accuracy, or utility of the information collection. Comments are typically directed at whether the collection is practical, minimizes burden on respondents, and uses appropriate technology for data collection. This is a procedural/administrative notice and does not introduce new substantive legal requirements. Its primary effect is to renew or obtain OMB authorization for the continued collection of compliance records already mandated by existing ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) rules.

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