[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89803]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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 www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 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 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 <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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