Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 11197 [2015-04193]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 40 / Monday, March 2, 2015 / Notices Affected Public This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Annual Number of Respondents: 215. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.6 hours. Annual Burden Hours: 344. Frequency of Reporting of Use: Annual. Government Expenses Reviewing time per year: 1,290 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year (time*wages): $54,825. Benefits and Overhead: 20%. Total Government Cost: $70,176. Bonita Jones-McNeil, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–04194 Filed 2–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES [Public Notice 2015–0706] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Form Title: EIB 92–50 Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy Applications (ST Multi-Buyer). SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is requesting an emergency approval for form EIB 92–50, Short-Term MultiBuyer Export Credit Insurance Policy Applications (ST Multi-Buyer), in order to enhance the identification and classification of small businesses, as well as minority-, woman-, and veteranowned businesses. The Bank will subsequently proceed with the regular authorization request for this form as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection of information is necessary, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Sec. 635(a)(1), to determine eligibility of the applicant for Ex-Im Bank assistance. The Application for Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy will be used to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the transaction for Export-Import Bank assistance under its insurance program. Export-Import Bank customers will be able to submit this form on paper or electronically. The Export-Import Bank has made a change to the report to have the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Feb 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 applicant provide their number of employees or annual sales volume. That information is needed to determine whether or not they meet the SBA’s definition of a small business. The applicant already provides their name, address and industry code (NAICS). These additional pieces of information will allow Ex-Im Bank to better track the extent to which its support assists U.S. small businesses. The other change that Ex-Im Bank has made is to require the applicant to indicate whether it is a minority-owned business, women-owned business and/ or veteran-owned business. Although answers to the questions are mandatory, the company may choose any one of the three answers: Yes/No/Decline to Answer. The option of ‘‘Decline to Answer’’ allows a company to consciously decline to answer the specific question should they not wish to provide that information. The application tool can be reviewed at: https://www.exim.gov/pub/pending/ eib92-50.pdf. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 9, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically on www.regulations.gov or by mail to Michele Kuester, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20571. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and Form Number: EIB 92–50 Export-Import Bank of the United States Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy Applications (ST Multi-Buyer). OMB Number: 3048–0023. Type of Review: Emergency. Need and Use: The Application for Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy will be used to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the transaction for Export-Import Bank assistance under its insurance program. Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Annual Number of Respondents: 285. Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.5 hours. Annual Burden Hours: 143. Frequency of Reporting of Use: As needed. Government Reviewing Time per Year: Reviewing time per year: 285 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year (time*wages): $12,113. Benefits and Overhead: 20%. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11197 Total Government Cost: $15,504. Bonita Jones-McNeil, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–04193 Filed 2–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [3060–0174] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 1, 2015. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04193]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

[Public Notice 2015-0706]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the United States.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request.

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    Form Title: EIB 92-50 Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit 
Insurance Policy Applications (ST Multi-Buyer).

SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is 
requesting an emergency approval for form EIB 92-50, Short-Term Multi-
Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy Applications (ST Multi-Buyer), in 
order to enhance the identification and classification of small 
businesses, as well as minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses. 
The Bank will subsequently proceed with the regular authorization 
request for this form as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
    This collection of information is necessary, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
Sec. 635(a)(1), to determine eligibility of the applicant for Ex-Im 
Bank assistance.
    The Application for Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance 
Policy will be used to determine the eligibility of the applicant and 
the transaction for Export-Import Bank assistance under its insurance 
program. Export-Import Bank customers will be able to submit this form 
on paper or electronically.
    The Export-Import Bank has made a change to the report to have the 
applicant provide their number of employees or annual sales volume. 
That information is needed to determine whether or not they meet the 
SBA's definition of a small business. The applicant already provides 
their name, address and industry code (NAICS). These additional pieces 
of information will allow Ex-Im Bank to better track the extent to 
which its support assists U.S. small businesses.
    The other change that Ex-Im Bank has made is to require the 
applicant to indicate whether it is a minority-owned business, women-
owned business and/or veteran-owned business. Although answers to the 
questions are mandatory, the company may choose any one of the three 
answers: Yes/No/Decline to Answer. The option of ``Decline to Answer'' 
allows a company to consciously decline to answer the specific question 
should they not wish to provide that information.
    The application tool can be reviewed at: https://www.exim.gov/pub/pending/eib92-50.pdf.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 9, 2015 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically on 
www.regulations.gov or by mail to Michele Kuester, Export-Import Bank 
of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20571.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and Form Number: EIB 92-50 Export-Import Bank of the United 
States Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy 
Applications (ST Multi-Buyer).
    OMB Number: 3048-0023.
    Type of Review: Emergency.
    Need and Use: The Application for Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export 
Credit Insurance Policy will be used to determine the eligibility of 
the applicant and the transaction for Export-Import Bank assistance 
under its insurance program.
    Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export 
of U.S. goods and services.
    Annual Number of Respondents: 285.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.5 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 143.
    Frequency of Reporting of Use: As needed.

Government Reviewing Time per Year:

    Reviewing time per year: 285 hours.
    Average Wages per Hour: $42.50.
    Average Cost per Year (time*wages): $12,113.
    Benefits and Overhead: 20%.
    Total Government Cost: $15,504.

Bonita Jones-McNeil,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-04193 Filed 2-27-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6690-01-P
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