Export Assistance Programs

OMB Control No: 0551-0031	ICR Reference No: 201212-0551-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201207-0551-001
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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/13/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/27/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2016	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2013
Responses	802	0	30,680
Time Burden (Hours)	132	0	3,524
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to help American exporters make contact with export agents, trading companies, importers, and foreign buyers, thus creating opportunities to sell their products in overseas markets.

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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, None, None Distributors List Registration Form ,   U.S. Suppliers Registration Form ,   Foreign Buyer's List Order Form Madigan Award None The Edward R. Madigan USA Export Excellence Award Application/Instructions

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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	802	30,680	0	-29,878	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	132	3,524	0	-3,392	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Our previous OMB submission (March 2009) showed an overall annual burden of 3,524 hours. We have withdrawn one form from this collection to be submitted under a separate ICR (Trade Show Evaluation Form) and four forms, detailed in table below, have been discontinued. Because this submission now only includes 4 forms the current burden is reduced to 131.50 hours, a reduction of 3,392 hours. The number of respondents decreased from 31,910 to 452, a reduction of 31,458, and the responses decreased from 30,680 to 802 a reduction of -29,878, also due to the removal of some forms in this collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,343

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]? 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: Connie Simpson 202 690-1578 [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: 12/27/2012

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