[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 84 (Friday, May 1, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 24179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11791]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES


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

AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the United States.

ACTION: In accordance with 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 comment was published in 63 FR, No. 59, 13437, 
March 27, 1998. No comments have been received.

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SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) 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 proper 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 for 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: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
June 1, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments and recommendations concerning the submission 
should be sent to OMB Desk Officer, Dennis Marvich, Office of 
Management and Budget, Information and Regulatory Affairs, New 
Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20503, (202) 395-3122.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Copies of these submissions and any additional information may be 
obtained from Dan Garcia, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 
Vermont Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20571, (202) 565-3335.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Abstract: OMB 3048-0005: Two applications fall under this 
collection. EIB-95-9 is the Ex-Im Bank Letter of Interest Application 
Form and EIB-95-10 is the Ex-Im Bank Preliminary Commitment and Final 
Commitment Application Form. There are no changes to either EIB-95-9 or 
EIB-95-10 other than a three-year extension of the expiration date.
    Burden Statement Summary:
    Type of request: Extension of expiration date.
    OMB Number: 3048-0005.
    Form Number: EIB-95-9 and EIB-95-10.
    Title EIB-95-9--Ex-Im Bank Letter of Interest Application Form and 
EIB-95-10--Ex-Im Bank Preliminary Commitment and Final Commitment 
Application Form.
    Frequency of Use: Submission of Applications.
    Respondents: Any U.S. or foreign bank, other financial institution, 
other responsible party including the exporter or creditworthy 
borrowers in a country eligible for Ex-Im Bank assistance.
    Estimated total number of annual responses: EIB-95-9: 900, EIB-95-
10: 550.
    Estimated total number of hours needed to fill out the form: EIB-
95-9: 300, EIB-95-10: 550.

    Dated: April 29, 1998.
Dan Garcia,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-11791 Filed 4-30-98; 8:45 am]
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