A CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT IS
NECESSARY IN ORDER ENSURE THAT ONLY LEGITIMATE MINORITY BUSINESSES
PARTICIPATE IN THE DOT PROGRAM, RATHER THAN "FRONTS" WHICH ARE NOT
REALLY MINORITY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESSES, BUT PRETEND TO BE SO
IN ORDER TO TAKE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE OF THE MBE PROGRAM. INFORMATION
ABOUT THE OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF THE FIRMS IS NECESSARY TO WEEK
OUT SUCH UNWANTED PARTICIPANTS
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.