[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 108 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 30756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15167]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for 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 
July 6, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments and recommendations concerning the submission 
should be sent to the OMB Desk Officer for Ex-Im Bank at the Office of 
Management and Budget, Information and Regulatory Affairs New Executive 
Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-7340.

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., NW., Washington, DC 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-96-9--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: 20 minutes, EIB-95-10: 1 hour.

    Dated: June 3, 1998.
Dan Garcia,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-15167 Filed 6-4-98; 8:45 am]
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