TO COMPLY WITH SEC. 231(M) OF THE
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961, AS AMENDED, OPIC MUST REFUSE TO
INSURE OR FINANCE INVESTMENT SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
WHICH REDUCE U.S. TRADE BENEFITS. THIS ADDITIONAL QUESTION IN THE
INSURANCE APPLICATION IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY PROJECTS SUBJECT TO
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SO THAT OPIC MAY THEN ADMINISTER A TRADE
EFFECTS TEST.
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.