[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 11, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18245-18246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1798]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S.

[Public Notice 98]


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

AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

ACTION:  Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank (``Ex-Im Bank'') is seeking approval of 
the proposed information collection described below. The collection 
comprises certain applications and forms relating to Ex-Im Bank's 
insurance program. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork 
and respondent burden, Ex-Im Bank invites the general public and other 
Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is soliciting comments from the 
public concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the 
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 information 
collection; (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 appropriated automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of 
responses.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 11, 2007 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to David Rostker, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB, Room 
10202, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-3897. Direct all requests for 
information, including copies of the proposed collection of information 
and supporting documentation to Solomon Bush, Office of Information and 
Records Management, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 
Vermont Avenue, NW., Room 776, Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565-3353 or 
(800) 565-3946, x3353.
    Titles and Form Numbers:
    Application for Letter of Credit Insurance Policy, EIB 92-34;
    Beneficiary Certificate and Agreement, EIB 92-37;
    Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy Application, 
EIB 92-50;
    Broker Registration Form, EIB 92-79.
    OMB Number: 3048-0009.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Need and Use: The information requested provides Ex-Im Bank with 
information necessary to determine legislatively required reasonable 
assurance of repayment and fulfills other statutory requirements. These 
forms are used in connection with Ex-Im Bank's insurance program.
    Affected Public: The forms affect entities involved in Ex-Im Bank's 
programs supporting the export of U.S. goods and services, including 
exporters, banks, insurance brokers and non-profit or state and local 
governments acting as facilitators.

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                                       EIB 92-34           EIB 92-37           EIB 92-50           EIB 92-79
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Estimated Annual Respondents....  10................  10................  398...............  50
Estimated Time Per Respondent...  1 Hour............  20 Minutes........  1 Hour............  2 Hours
Estimated Annual Burden.........  10 Hours..........  3.3 Hours.........  368 Hours.........  100 Hours
Frequency of Reporting or Use...                         Applications submitted one time.
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[FR Doc. 07-1798 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am]
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