Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 11196 [2015-04197]

Download as PDF 11196 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 40 / Monday, March 2, 2015 / Notices EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES [Public Notice: 2015–0702] 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 10–02 Application for Short-Term Express Credit Insurance Policy. SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is requesting an emergency approval for form EIB 10–02, Application for ShortTerm Express Credit Insurance Policy, 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 Export-Import Bank has made a change to the report to have the applicant provide the 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://exim.gov/pub/pending/eib10_ 02.pdf. 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 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Feb 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20571. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and Form Number: EIB 10–02 Application for Short-Term Express Credit Insurance Policy. OMB Number: 3048–0031. Type of Review: Emergency. Need and Use: This form is used by an exporter (or broker acting on its behalf) in order to obtain approval for coverage of the repayment risk of export sales. The information received allows Ex-Im Bank staff to make a determination of the eligibility of the applicant and the creditworthiness of one of the applicant’s foreign buyers for Ex-Im Bank assistance under its programs. Affected Public This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Annual Number of Respondents: 500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.25 hours. Annual Burden Hours: 125 hours. Frequency of Reporting of Use: Once per year. Government Expenses Reviewing time per year: 1,000 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year: $42,250. (time*wages) Benefits and Overhead: 20%. Total Government Cost: $ 51,000. Bonita Jones-McNeil, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–04197 Filed 2–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES [Public Notice 2015–0705] Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request. AGENCY: Form Title: EIB 92–41 Application for Financial Institution Short-Term, Single-Buyer Insurance. SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is requesting an emergency approval for form EIB 92–41, Application for Financial Institution Short-Term, Single-Buyer Insurance, in order to enhance the identification and classification of small businesses, as well as minority-, woman-, and veteran- Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments must be received on or before March 9, 2015 to be assured of consideration. DATES: 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 92–41 Application for Financial Institution Short-Term, Single-Buyer Insurance. OMB Number: 3048–0019. Type of Review: Emergency. Need and Use: The ‘‘Application for Financial Institution Short-term SingleBuyer Insurance’’ form will be used by financial institution applicants to provide Ex-Im Bank with the information necessary to determine if the subject transaction is eligible for ExIm Bank insurance coverage. ADDRESSES: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request PO 00000 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 underlying export transaction for Ex-Im Bank insurance coverage. The Export-Import Bank has made a change to the report to have the insured financial institution provide specific information (industry code, number of employees and annual sales volume) needed to make a determination as to whether or not the exporter meets the SBA’s definition of a small business. The insured financial institution already provides a short description of the goods and/or services being exported and the name and address of the exporter. 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 insured financial institution to indicate whether the exporter is a minority-owned business, women-owned business and/or veteranowned 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 answer. The information collection tool can be reviewed at: https://www.exim.gov/pub/ pending/EIB92-41.pdf. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 2015)]
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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

[Public Notice: 2015-0702]


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 10-02 Application for Short-Term Express Credit 
Insurance Policy.

SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is 
requesting an emergency approval for form EIB 10-02, Application for 
Short-Term Express Credit Insurance Policy, 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 Export-Import Bank has made a change to the report to have the 
applicant provide the 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://exim.gov/pub/pending/eib10_02.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 10-02 Application for Short-Term Express 
Credit Insurance Policy.
    OMB Number: 3048-0031.
    Type of Review: Emergency.
    Need and Use: This form is used by an exporter (or broker acting on 
its behalf) in order to obtain approval for coverage of the repayment 
risk of export sales. The information received allows Ex-Im Bank staff 
to make a determination of the eligibility of the applicant and the 
creditworthiness of one of the applicant's foreign buyers for Ex-Im 
Bank assistance under its programs.

Affected Public

    This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and 
services.
    Annual Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.25 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 125 hours.
    Frequency of Reporting of Use: Once per year.

Government Expenses

    Reviewing time per year: 1,000 hours.
    Average Wages per Hour: $42.50.
    Average Cost per Year: $42,250.
    (time*wages)
    Benefits and Overhead: 20%.
    Total Government Cost: $ 51,000.

Bonita Jones-McNeil,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-04197 Filed 2-27-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6690-01-P
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