The Agency for International Development (USAID) is collecting this information from individuals and organizations to conduct screening to help ensure that USAID funds, USAID-funded activities, or other resources will not be used to provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security. To conduct vetting, USAID collects information from prospective awardees and subawardees regarding their directors, officers, and/or key employees.
US Code:
18 USC 2339 A, B, and C
Name of Law: Harboring or concealing terrorists
EO: EO 13224 Name/Subject of EO: Blocking Property & Prohibiting Transactions w/Persons Who Commit, Threaten To, or Support Terrorism
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 141 7034(e)
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
The burden increased based on feedback from implementing partners about the amount of time it takes to complete the form and an expected increase in the number of responses that will be received.
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.