In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the collection of information is approved for a
period of two years. In their next submission, the agency should
respond fully to the recommendations for burden reductions made by
commenters.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2001
02/28/2001
12/31/1998
1,643
0
7,822
399
0
2,086
0
0
0
The Supplier Credit Guarantee Program
(SCGP) is designed to cover risk against nonpayment by foreign
buyers when U.S. agricultural commodities are financed by U.S.
exporters of U.S. financial institutions. The program covers 50
percent risk for up to 180 days.
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.