[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 41964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20456]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

[Public Notice 29]


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.

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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 62 FR, 
No. 88, 24926, May 7, 1997. 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 3, 1997.
    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 Form 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 or 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.

ADDRESSES: Copies of these submissions may be obtained from Debbie 
Ambrose, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC., (202) 565-3313.
    Comments and recommendations concerning the submissions should be 
sent to OMB Desk Officer, Victoria Wassmer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Information and Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC. 20503, (202) 395-5871.

    Dated: July 30, 1997.
Tamzen C. Reitan,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-20456 Filed 8-1-97; 8:45 am]
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