The information provided in the Sponsor Disclosure Report is used by OPIC as a part of the Character Risk Due Diligence/Background check procedure (similar to a commercial banks "Know your customer procedure") that it performs on each party that has a significant relationship (10% or more beneficial ownership, provision of significant credit report, significant managerial relationship) to the projects OPIC finances.
US Code:
22 USC 234(d)
Name of Law: Foreign Assitance Act of 1961
The annual burden has increased due to previous records manager entering data incorrectly. Additional documentation is provided in "Other documents" for increase of percentage provided in the abstract.
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.