Export Assistance Programs

OMB Control No: 0551-0031	ICR Reference No: 201112-0551-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200801-0551-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FAS	Agency Tracking No: ExpAsst-0031-2012
Title: Export Assistance Programs
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 07/03/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/30/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection has been withdrawn at the request of the agency in order to make technical corrections and seperate the Trade Show Evaluation form into a seperate ICR.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2013
Responses	30,680	0	30,680
Time Burden (Hours)	3,524	0	3,524
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FAS facilitates trade contacts between U.S. exporters and foreign buyers seeking U.S. agricultureal exports by helping American exporters make contact with export agents, trading compa ies, importers, and foreign buyers, thus creating opportunities to sell their products in overseas markets. The specific programs covered by this reuqest for OMB informtion collection authority are: U.S. Suppliers List, Trade Shows, Foreign Buyers List, Export Directory of U.S. Food Distribution Companies, and the Madigan Award.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC Sec. 1761 Name of Law: Foreign Markets: Collection of Information    US Code: 7 USC Sec. 1765b Name of Law: Foreign Markets Development: Functions    US Code: 7 USC Sec. 5693 Name of Law: Duties of Foreign Agricultural Service    US Code: 7 USC Sec. 5678 Name of Law: Edward R. Madigan United States Export Excellence Award

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:
	76 FR 80329	12/23/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 59	03/27/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Export Assistance Programs None USDA/FAS Evaluation Form Export Assistance and Services None, Onone, None, None The Edward R. Madigan USA Export Excellence Award Application/Instructions ,   Distributors List Registration Form ,   U.S. Suppliers Registration Form ,   Foreign Buyer's List Order Form

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The current burden is reduced to 693 hours, a reduction of 2,831 hours, due to the reduction in the numbers of forms submitted by participants. The number of respondents decreased from 31,910 to 1,500, a decrease of 30,410. The number of responses has decreased from 30,680 to 5,917, a reduction of 24,763 responses. This is due to a number of forms being discontinued under this information collection that are now being performed in the private sector.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,371

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? No

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: Tamoria Thompson 202 690-1690 [email protected]

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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: 03/30/2012

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