Under the authority for information collection: Section 231 and 234(b) and (c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended; OPIC-115 is used to determine the investor's and project eligibility for debt financing; environmental impact, and developmental effects of the projects; measure the economic effects for the U.S. and host country; and assess certain workers right information.
The burden decreases because the information OPIC needs to determine investor's and project's eligibility for debt financing is clearer and more customer oriented. The form has also been revised to better serve our customers. The number of respondents is based on the approximation number of companies applying for OPIC finance each year.
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.