The Export-Import Bank of the United
States (Ex-Im Bank) pursuant to the Export Import Bank Act of 1945,
as amended (12 USC 635, et seq), facilitates the finance of export
of U.S. goods and services. By neutralizing the effect of export
credit insurance and guarantees offered by foreign governments and
by absorbing credit risks that the private sector will not accept,
Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. exporters to complete fairly in foreign
markets on the basis of price and product. This collection of
information is necessary, pursuant to 12 USC Sec. 635 (a) (1), to
determine eligibility of the export for Ex-Im Bank assistance. This
form enables Ex-Im Bank to transfer the duties and obligations of
an insured exporter's medium term insurance
policy to the financial institution providing financing to the
exporter. These details are necessary for identifying the
participating entities and documenting their agreement to
transferring aforementioned duties and obligations.
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 3048-0040 for a six month period
so that Ex-Im Bank can resume operating. Thank you for your kind
attention to this request.
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USC 635 Name of Law: Export Import Bank Act of 1945
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.