[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 179 (Tuesday, September 16, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 48669] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-24536] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Proposed collection: Comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Send comments on or before September 30, 1997. ADDRESS INFORMATION TO: Mary Ann Ball, Bureau of Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Washington, DC (202) 712-1765 or via e-mail [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: OMB 0412-0012. Form Number: N/A. Title: Supplier's Certificate Agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development--Invoice and Contract Abstract. Type of Submission: Renew. Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) finances goods and related services under its Commodity Import Program which are contracted for by public and private entities in the countries receiving the USAID assistance. Since USAID is not a party to these contracts, USAID needs some means to collect information directly from the suppliers of the goods and related services and to enable to USAID to take appropriate action against them in the event they do not comply with the applicable regulations. USAID does this by securing from the suppliers, as a condition for the disbursement of funds a certificate and agreement with USAID which contains appropriate representations by the suppliers. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 400. Total annual responses: 3,600. Total annual hours requested: 1,800. Dated: September 5, 1997. Willette L. Smith, Acting Chief, Information Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau of Management. [FR Doc. 97-24536 Filed 9-15-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116-01-M