ITA-4102P: International Buyer Program Application and ITA-4014P: International Buyer Program Exhibitor Data

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ITA-4102P International Buyer Program Application Form	Modified
Form ITA-4014P International Buyer Program Exhibitor Data Form	New
06250151.Supprtg Stmnt. FY07.Pt B.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-05-22
06250151.Supprtg Stmnt.FY07.Pt A.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-05-22
15 USC_Chapter 40.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-25
15 USC_Chapter5.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3843	International Buyer Program Application Form	Modified
179805	International Buyer Program Exhibitor Data Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0151	ICR Reference No: 200704-0625-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200402-0625-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No: ITA-4102P & ITA-4014
Title: ITA-4102P: International Buyer Program Application and ITA-4014P: International Buyer Program Exhibitor Data
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/24/2007
Terms of Clearance: DOC/ITA is transitioning from a fiscal year program schedule to a calendar year program schedule. ITA is asked to provide information in their next ICR about any effects this had on the program.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2007
Responses	7,250	0	6,470
Time Burden (Hours)	1,350	0	1,277
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The International Trade Administration's International Buyer Program (IBP) encourages international buyers to attend selected domestic trade shows in high export potential industries and to facilitate contact between U.S. exhibitors and foreign visitors.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 4724 Name of Law: Commerce and Trade
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 7602	02/16/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 25739	05/07/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
International Buyer Program Exhibitor Data	ITA-4014P	International Buyer Program
International Buyer Program Application	ITA-4102P	International Buyer Program Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,250	6,470	0	780	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,350	1,277	0	73	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Increasing the number of IBP events from 32 to 36 per year.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,250

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: 05/24/2007

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