This collection is approved for six months. OPIC did not respond to the Terms of Clearance on the two previous ICRs for this OMB Control Number, did not published the correct Federal Register notices for a normal review, and had numerous errors in its submission. In addition, the agency states that the burden of this collection is only seven hours, it is clear that the submission is not intended to cover the burden associated with question 11, additional information on environmental effects, worker safety, economic effects, and developmental effects. Because this collection is conducted entirely on paper, and OPIC has not estimated nonlabor costs, as a start on this estimation, a cost burden of $3,000 is entered for this collection based on postage of $10 and $10 for recordkeeping per collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
01/31/2004
150
0
150
1,050
0
1,050
3,000
0
0
The application is the principal document used by OPIC to determine the investor's and the project's eligibility for political risk insurance, assess the environmental impact and developmental effects of the project, measure the economic effects for the U.S. and host country
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.