The proposed survey, as required by law, collects information from the private sector about the competitiveness of Ex-Im Bank programs compared to the export credit programs offered by the governments of the other major OECD countries.
US Code:
12 USC 635
Name of Law: The Export-Import Bank Act of 1945
The response rate for the last survey, given in 2006, was very low, and the responses we got from those who had done only 1 deal with Ex-Im showed that they had very limited or no experience in being able to judge Ex-Im Bank with other export credit agencies. A more detailed explanation can be found in item 2 of the Supporting Statement B.
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.