Ex-Im Bank provides financing for the sales of U.S. goods/ services to foreign buyers, and, in limited cases, allows for financing of goods/services of foreign origin. The Content Report and Cause Report, submitted by exporters prior to their initial shipment, and after their final shipment, provide information to Ex-Im Bank to ensure that its policies regarding support for "foreign content" are harmonized with its statutory mandate to support U.S. jobs.
US Code:
12 USC 635
Name of Law: Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 et seq
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.