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
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.