SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Number:
OMB 0412–0004.
Form Number:
AID 11.
Title:
Application for Approval of Commodity Eligibility.
Type of Submission:
Renewal of Information Collection.
Purpose:
USAID provides loans and grants to some developing countries in the form of Commodity Import Program (CIPs). These funds are made available to host countries to be allocated to the public and private sectors for purchasing various commodities from the U.S., or in some cases, from other developing countries. In accordance with Section 604(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, USAID may finance only those commodities which are determined eligible and suitable in accordance with various statutory requirements and agency policies. Using the Application for Approval of Commodity Eligibility (Form AID 11), the supplier certifies to USAID information about the commodities being supplied, as required in section 604(f), so that USAID may determine eligibility.
Annual Reporting Burden:
Respondents:
260.
Total annual responses:
850.
Total annual hours requested:
425 hours.
Dated: August 10, 2005.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management.