Notice2023-28601
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: I2U2 Project Proposal Submission Template
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Published
December 28, 2023
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89803]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28601]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12295]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: I2U2 Project
Proposal Submission Template
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow
30 days for public comment.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
January 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: I2U2 Project Proposal
Submission Template.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0261.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 10.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 10 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
I2U2 is a partnership between the heads of government of India,
Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. This grouping
of countries identifies bankable projects and initiatives, with a
particular focus on joint investments and new initiatives in water,
energy, transportation, space, health, food security, and technology.
The I2U2 initiative aims to mobilize private sector capital and
expertise to achieve a variety of economic goals.
The purpose of this collection is to gather the required details
necessary to determine if applicants' projects qualify to participate
in the I2U2 initiative. This information is necessary to select
participants and share information with I2U2 partners. The window to
receive project proposals will remain open as long as the I2U2
initiative exists.
I2U2 will consider projects and initiatives on an individual basis
that meet the following criteria:
1. Fall into at least one of these seven sectors: water, climate/
energy, transportation, space, health, food security, or technology.
2. Preferably operate in the Middle East, India, the United States,
or Africa. However, the I2U2 Group will consider opportunities anywhere
in the world.
3. Allow each of the four partner countries to benefit from and/or
contribute to the project. Priority will be given to projects based on
cooperation and/or involvement of participants from all four I2U2
partner countries.
Respondents will access to the form at <a href="http://www.state.gov/I2U2">www.state.gov/I2U2</a>.
Following these criteria, the form asks individuals to select the
applicable sectors and explain the proposed role of/benefits to each
partner country. The form also requests details about the project
submitter, any monetary and nonmonetary requests, and a description of
the project and timeline. I2U2 will utilize this form for vetting,
review, and selection of project submissions. Submitters may also
optionally provide additional supporting documentation, such as a
detailed budget, marketing brochure, or other relevant materials.
Methodology
The collection will be completed 100 percent electronically. The
respondent will complete the form online and submit the form by email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2c651e791e6c5f584d5849024b435a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="246d1671166457504550410a434b52">[email protected]</span></a>.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-28601 Filed 12-27-23; 8:45 am]
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