Some of the information is needed to
assure compliance with Cargo Preference Act requirements &
provide exceptions when justified; explanation of price adjustments
are used to assure that funds are properly credits & Host
Countries are notified of the adjustments; & documentation
requirements justify the payment of U.S. government funds for
specific shipments. The information requirements are imposed on
suppliers of commodities & commodity related services, and the
information in 201.51 is requested from banks holding letters of
commitment from USAID under which they pay suppliers and receive
reimbursement from USAID.
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.