Section 579 USAID's FY 2003 appropriations act required USAID to withhold from FY 04 funds twice the amount of value added taxes and custom duties assessed by a foreign government or entity, from February 20,2003 through September 30, 2003, on commodities financed with foreign assistance funds either directly or through grantees, contractors and subcontractors. In order for USAID to implement the statute and withhold the correct amounts, the agency needs to know from its contractors and grantees for each foreign country the amount of VAT and custom duties paid and any reimbursements received
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.