The Export Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) pursuant to the Export Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 USC 635, et seq), facilitates the financing of exports of U.S. goods and services. By neutralizing the effect of export credit insurance and loan guarantees offered by foreign governments and by absorbing credit risks that the private sector will not accept, Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. exporters to compete fairly in foreign markets on the basis of price and product quality. This collection of information is necessary, pursuant to 12 USC Sec. 635 (a) (1), to determine eligibility of the applicant for Ex-Im Bank assistance.
This form is used by an exporter in order to obtain approval for an Ex-Im Bank direct loan or a guaranteed working capital line of credit to finance export sales. The information received provides Ex-Im Bank staff with the information necessary to make a determination of the eligibility of the applicant and its creditworthiness for Ex-Im Bank assistance under this direct loan and guarantee program.
Ex-Im Bank has experienced a lapse in its authority. The renewal process had been started, but Ex-Im Bankâs lack of authority has hindered continued progress on the renewal. Ex-Im Bank is requesting extend the expiry date for form 3048-0038 for a six month period so that Ex-Im Bank can resume operating. Thank you for your kind attention to this request.
US Code:
12 USC 635
Name of Law: Export Import Bank Act of US
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.