Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21252
EXIM Bank Requests Comments on Equity Express Select Insurance Application
Buyer
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Posted
October 19, 2026
Respond By
December 18, 2026
Identifier
2026-21252
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is seeking feedback on an insurance application information collection, not purchasing goods or services. - Government buyer: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Request: Comments on Form EIB 23-02, Application for Equity Express Select Insurance. - Purpose: The form lets exporters or their brokers request repayment-risk coverage for export sales and helps EXIM assess applicant eligibility and foreign-buyer creditworthiness. - Intended users and requirements: The application is designed for underserved U.S. businesses with limited export experience, contains approximately 20 questions, and minimizes financial and credit information requirements. - Estimated annual burden: 500 respondents, approximately 0.25 hours per respondent, and 125 total hours. - Procurement items, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, and vendors: None; this is a request for comments on an information collection.
Description
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) invites comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection is the EIB 23-02 Application for Equity Express Select Insurance, used by exporters or brokers to seek approval for coverage of repayment risk on export sales. The application supports EXIM’s assessment of applicant eligibility and the creditworthiness of foreign buyers; it is intended for underserved U.S. businesses with limited export experience. Comments must be received by December 18, 2026.