PUBLIC RESOLUTION 17 PROVIDES THAT
WHERE LOANS ARE MADE BY AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE GOVERNMENT TO
FOSTER THE EXPORTING OF AGRICULTURE OR OTHER PRODUCTS PROVISIONS
SHALL BE MADE THAT SUCH PRODUCTS BE CARRIED EXCLUSIVELY ON U.S.
FLAG VESSELS UNLESS MARITIME ADMINISTRATION CERTIFIES TO THE
LENDING AGENCY THAT SUCH VESSELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THESE REPORTS
ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH P.R. 17. COLLECTIVE DATA FROM
THESE REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REPOR
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.