[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71920-71921]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22950]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12232]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: I2U2 Project 
Proposal Submission Template

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
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 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 18, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2023-0033'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
    You must include the information collection title and the OMB 
control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: I2U2 Project Proposal 
Submission Template.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0261.
     Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Office of the Under Secretary for 
Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 10.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 10 hours.
     Frequency: Once.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     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

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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 www.state.gov/I2U2. 
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 [email protected].

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-22950 Filed 10-17-23; 8:45 am]
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