This is a joint application form for working capital load guarantees provided by Ex-Im Bank and the Small Business Administration. Ex-Im Bank is the U.S. Government agency (created by the Export-Import Bank of 1945 as amended) that facilitates the export financing of U.S. goods and services. This collection of information is necessary under Sec. 635(a) (1) to determine eligibility of applicant for Ex-Im Bank assistance or participation.
The Small Business Administration is the U.S. Government Agency (created by the Small Business Act, as amended) that aids and assists small businesses to increase their ability to compete in international markets by enhancing their ability to export. This collection of information is necessary under Section 7(a) (14) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636 (a) (14) to determine eligibility of applicant for SBA assistance or participation.
US Code:
15 USC 636
Name of Law: Small Business Act
US Code:
12 USC 635
Name of Law: Export-Import Bank Act of 1945
The public burden estimate of hours is reduced due to EXIMâs experiencing a lower number of respondents. The previous financial estimate of the public burden is removed in this submission because it was previously estimated in error. Response time is the only public burden anticipated. There are no monetary costs specifically attributed to this IC that would be incurred by the respondents.
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.