The form will be used to conduct a preliminary screen of certain proposed investments or to request prior approval for certain investments made through OPIC-supported Financial Intermediaries that may have potential negative impacts on the U.S. economy or employment.
The information requested will be used to conduct a preliminary screen for potential negative impacts on the U.S. economy or employment. It will also be used to identify performance requirements that may substantially reduce the positive trade benefits likely to accrue to the U.S. from proposed investments or proposed downstream investments to be made through OPIC-supported financial intermediaries.
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.