07-5167. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY:

Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (“Ex-Im Bank”) is seeking approval of the proposed information collection described below. Ex-Im Bank provides insurance for the financing of exports of goods and services. This collection allows insured parties and insurance brokers to report overdue payments from the borrower.

DATES:

Written comments should be received on or before November 19, 2007 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:

Direct all comments to David Rostker, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB, Room 10202, Washington, DC 20503, [phone]. Direct all requests for information, including copies of the proposed collection of information to Terry M. Faith, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, [phone], [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This notice is soliciting comments from the public concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection of information; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Titles and Form Numbers:

Export-Import Bank of the United States Report of Overdue Accounts Under Short-Term Policies, EIB 92-27.

Export-Import Bank of the United States Report of Overdue Accounts Under Medium-Term Credit Insurance Policies, EIB 92-28.

OMB Number: None.

Type of Review: Regular.

Need and Use: The information requested enables insured parties and insurance brokers to report overdue payments from the borrower.

Affected Public: Insured parties and brokers.

	EIB 92-27	EIB 92-28
Estimated Annual Responses	396	820
Estimated Time per Response	15 minutes	15 minutes
Estimated Annual Burden	99 hours	205 hours

Frequency of Response: One form per reporting.

Dated: October 15, 2007.

Solomon Bush,

Agency Clearance Officer.