SWEDISH CONSIGNEE'S LETTER OF ASSURANCE

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
106355	SWEDISH CONSIGNEE'S LETTER OF ASSURANCE Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0142	ICR Reference No: 198708-0625-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198408-0625-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SWEDISH CONSIGNEE'S LETTER OF ASSURANCE
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 11/04/1987
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/06/1987
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB disapproves this information collection because it fails to demonstrate practical utility, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The International Trade Administration (ITA) requires the Swedish Letter of Assurance for exports to Sweden because that country's neutrality seemed to heighten the possibility of diversion. Improved relations with Sweden have lessened this threat and increased trade between the U.S. and Sweden make it unlikely that Swedish firms will risk the sanctions that might result from a diversion case. Most importantly, all applications for export licenses to Sweden also require ITA's "Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser." This Statement, which must be signed by both the purchaser and the person who physically receives the export, asks for detailed information about the commodities to be shipped, their intended use, and the ultimate destination of the goods. Both the purchaser and the consignee must sign a statement certifying the accuracy of the information and commiting them to contact ITA should circumstances change or face sanctions under 15 CFR 387. Thus, the purpose served by the Swedish letter is superfluous and the information collection unnecessary.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		11/04/1987	11/30/1987
Responses	0	0	125
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	63
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THIS REPORT IS VOLUNTARILY SUBMITTED TO OEL WHENEVER APPLICANTS TO IMPORT U.S. COMMODITIES IN TO SWEDEN THAT NORMALLY REQUIRE A VALIDATED LICENSE FOR EXPORT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STATEMENT IS TO PREVENT SHIPMENTS OF COMMODITIES IN VIOLATION WITH THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SWEDISH CONSIGNEE'S LETTER OF ASSURANCE	SEC. G-3B, OF OEA, MANUAL, EAR 372.5

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/06/1987

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