OMB notes that
the agency has not provided justification for failure to provide an
electronic option for the submission of this information
collection. The agency is instructed to provide an electronic
option for submission of this information collection prior to
submission of a request for an additional three-year approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2007
11/30/2007
11/30/2004
2
0
2
1,200
0
1,200
0
0
0
Ex-Im Bank provides financing for the
sales of U.S. goods/ services to foreign buyers, and, in limited
cases, allows for financing of goods/services of foreign origin.
The Content Report and Cause Report, submitted by exporters prior
to their initial shipment, and after their final shipment, provide
information to Ex-Im Bank to ensure that its policies regarding
support for "foreign content" are harmonized with its statutory
mandate to support U.S. jobs.
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.