Export Assistance Center Internet Web Site Forms

OMB Control No: 0625-0237	ICR Reference No: 200901-0625-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200512-0625-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No: ITA-4148P
Title: Export Assistance Center Internet Web Site Forms
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/28/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2012	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2009
Responses	21,335	0	7,000
Time Burden (Hours)	3,559	0	1,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	56,400	0	0

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Abstract: The collection asks U.S. exporters standard questions about company details, export experience, information about products / services they wish to export and exporting goals. ITA staff use this information to gain an understanding of client's needs and objectives so that they can provide appropriate and effective export assistance tailored to an exporter's specific requirements. Exporters obtain these forms from ITA websites and the forms are filled out and submitted via e-mail.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 1512 Name of Law: Commerce and Trade

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 72447	11/28/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 8773	02/26/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Internet Web Site Forms ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P, ITA-4148P Business Service Providers ,   eMarket Express Bulletin ,   eShow Time ,   Featured U.S. Exporter ,   Local Event form ,   Preliminary Consultation Survey ,   Reporting International Success ,   Industry Focused Program Directory ,   Current Export.gov registration ,   New Export.gov registration process

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	21,335	7,000	0	3,501	10,834	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,559	1,167	0	585	1,807	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	56,400	0	0	11,400	45,000	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This collection has program adjustments and program changes that have changed the total number of respondents and burden hours compared to the previously approved program. Program adjustments: The number of clients registering annually on the Export.gov website has increased from approximately 1,166 to 12,000, thus increasing burden hours by 1,807; increase of respondents/responses of 10,834. This increase is due to extensive ITA promotional efforts that successfully raised awareness of the services and export resources available on this website. An increase adjustment to the cost burden is due to the fees paid by respondents not accounted for in the previous submission ($45,000). Program changes: Based upon client feedback, the CS is increasing the number of export-related services that it provides, therefore the CS is requesting approval of three new documents that are associated with these three new services. It is estimated that demand for each new service will equal that of the other services that continue to be offered. Therefore, increases of respondents/responses of 3,501, burden hours of 585, and an increase in cost burden (fees paid by respondents) of $11,400.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,975

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Susan Crawford 2024822050

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 02/27/2009

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