The Export Import Bank of the United
States, pursuant to the Export Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended
(12 USC 635, et.seq.), facilitates the finance of the export of
U.S. goods and services. The Fax Response Form will be used as a
marketing tool for the Bank to assist small businesses interested
in exporting their goods. This form will be completed by entities
who wish to receive advice on how they can increase their
international sales with the assistance of the Export-Import
Bank.
Ex-Im Bank has
experienced a lapse in its authority. The renewal process had been
started, but Ex-Im Bank’s lack of authority has hindered continued
progress on the renewal. Ex-Im Bank is requesting reinstatement and
to extend the expiry date for form 3048-0029 for a six month period
so that Ex-Im Bank can resume operating. Thank you for your kind
attention to this request.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.