# Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
**AGENCY:**
Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
**ACTION:**
Notice and request for comments.
**SUMMARY:**
The Export-Import Bank (``Ex-Im Bank'') is seeking approval of the proposed information collection described below. The collection comprises certain applications and forms relating to Ex-Im Bank's insurance program. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Ex-Im Bank invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
This notice is soliciting comments from the public concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriated automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.,* permitting electronic submission of responses.
**DATES:**
Written comments should be received on or before May 11, 2007 to be assured of consideration.
**ADDRESSES:**
Direct all comments to David Rostker, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB, Room 10202, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-3897. Direct all requests for information, including copies of the proposed collection of information and supporting documentation to Solomon Bush, Office of Information and Records Management, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Room 776, Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565-3353 or (800) 565-3946, x3353.
*Titles and Form Numbers:*
Application for Letter of Credit Insurance Policy, EIB 92-34;
Beneficiary Certificate and Agreement, EIB 92-37;
Short-Term Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policy Application, EIB 92-50;
Broker Registration Form, EIB 92-79.
*OMB Number:* 3048-0009.
*Type of Review:* Regular.
*Need and Use:* The information requested provides Ex-Im Bank with information necessary to determine legislatively required reasonable assurance of repayment and fulfills other statutory requirements. These forms are used in connection with Ex-Im Bank's insurance program.
*Affected Public:* The forms affect entities involved in Ex-Im Bank's programs supporting the export of U.S. goods and services, including exporters, banks, insurance brokers and non-profit or state and local governments acting as facilitators.
| | EIB 92-34 | EIB 92-37 | EIB 92-50 | EIB 92-79 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 10 | 10 | 398 | 50 |
| | 1 Hour | 20 Minutes | 1 Hour | 2 Hours |
| | 10 Hours | 3.3 Hours | 368 Hours | 100 Hours |
| | Applications submitted one time. | | | |