This is a joint application form for
working capital load guarantees provided by Ex-Im Bank and the
Small Business Administration. Ex-Im Bank is the U.S. Government
agency (created by the Export-Import Bank of 1945 as amended) that
facilitates the export financing of U.S. goods and services. This
collection of information is necessary under Sec. 635(a) (1) to
determine eligibility of applicant for Ex-Im Bank assistance or
participation. The Small Business Administration is the U.S.
Government Agency (created by the Small Business Act, as amended)
that aids and assists small businesses to increase their ability to
compete in international markets by enhancing their ability to
export. This collection of information is necessary under Section
7(a) (14) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636 (a) (14) to
determine eligibility of applicant for SBA assistance or
participation.
US Code:
12
USC 635 Name of Law: Export-Import Bank Act of 1945
US Code: 15
USC 636 Name of Law: Small Business Act
Ex-Im Bank and SBA has
recalculated the time and average hourly cost to the Government.
Also Ex-Im Bank has received more applications in the last three
(3) years and therefore the Government's burden for review has
inceased. When Ex-Im Bank submitted the original Supporting
Statement in August 2012 we were unaware that we needed to report
the fact that Ex-Im Bank collects an application fee for this form.
Sections 13 and 15 of the new Supporting Statement reflect the
amount of fees collected by Ex-Im Bank.
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.