Export Assistance Center Internet Web Site Forms

OMB Control No: 0625-0237	ICR Reference No: 201005-0625-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200901-0625-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No: ITA-4148P
Title: Export Assistance Center Internet Web Site Forms
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/09/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2010
Terms of Clearance: The collection request is withdrawn to allow DOC/ITA additional time to consider the possible changes due to the recently issued OMB Memos M-10-22 and M-10-23 re: implementing new web measurement and customization technologies and the use of third party websites. ITA should also include burdent from foreign entities in the estimates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2012	04/30/2012	04/30/2012
Responses	21,335	0	21,335
Time Burden (Hours)	3,559	0	3,559
Cost Burden (Dollars)	56,400	0	56,400

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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, 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 ,   Client Registration Form

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Commercial Service (CS) has been tasked to double exports within the next five years as part of the President’s National Export Initiative (NEI) and has launched a strategy to target experienced exporters and encourage them to expand their exports into new markets. CS has created the Strategic Partner Program (SPP) and wishes to obtain approval to create a “Client Registration” form, which is a slightly modified version of the currently approved “Export.gov Registration” form. The CS would like to use the “Client Registration” form with clients that will be referred to the CS via partners, such as Federal Express, under the SPP beginning on June 15, 2010.

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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]? No

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: 05/28/2010

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