Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY:

Export-Import Bank of the United States.

ACTION:

Submission for OMB Review; Comment request.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has submitted to the office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a revision of a currently approved collection described below. A request for public comments was published in 65 FR No. 167, 40660, June 30, 2000. No comments were received.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the paper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond: including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Dates: Comments due on or before September 27, 2000.

OMB Number: 3048-0003.

Title and Form Number: U.S. Small Business Administration, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Joint Application for Working Capital Guarantee, EIB-SBA 84-1.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Need and Use: The information requested enables the applicant to provide Ex-Im Bank with information necessary to determine eligibility for the Working Capital Guarantee Program.

Affected Public: Business and other for-profit/not-for-profit institutions, Farms.

Respondents: Entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services, including exporters, banks, and other non-financial lending institutions that act as facilitators.

Estimated annual respondents: 600.

Estimated time per respondent: 2 hours.

Estimated annual burden: 1,200 hours.

Frequency of response: When applying for a guarantee.

Copies of these submissions may be obtained from Carlista D. Robinson, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565-3351. Comments and recommendations concerning the submissions should be sent to Mr. David Rostker, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB—Room 10202, Washington, DC 20503.