E8-20589. Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review  

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    SUMMARY:

    U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collections to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via e-mail to David Rostkeromb.eop.gov or fax to 202-395-7285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712-1365.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    OMB Number: OMB 0412-0004.

    Form Number: AID 11.

    Title: Application for Approval of Commodity Eligibility.

    Type of Submission: Renewal of Information Collection.

    Purpose: USAID provides loans and grants to some developing countries in the form of Commodity Import Programs (CIPs). These funds are made available to host countries to be allocated to the public and private sectors for purchasing various commodities from the U.S., or in some cases, from other developing countries. In accordance with Section 604(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, USAID may finance only those commodities which are determined eligible and suitable in accordance with various statutory requirements and agency policies. Using the Application for Approval of Commodity Eligibility (Form AID 11), the supplier certifies to USAID information about the commodities being supplied, as required in section 604(f), so that USAID may determine eligibility.

    Annual Reporting Burden:

    Respondents: 20.

    Total annual responses: 40.

    Total annual hours requested: 20 hours.

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    Dated: August 27, 2008.

    Joanne Paskar,

    Chief,Information and Records Division,Office of Administrative Services,Bureau for Management.

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    [FR Doc. E8-20589 Filed 9-4-08; 8:45 am]

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