IN THE PRE AND POST-APPROVAL REVIEW OF PROJECTS, EDA NEEDS ED-612 FROM BENEFICIARIES OF ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EVALUATE THEIR: 1) JOB DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, 2) CIVIL RIGHTS POSTURE, AND 3) BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PLANS & PRACTICES. REQUIRED BY 42 U.S.C. 2000D-1, 3131(A), 3131(A), 3141(A), 3151(A), (B), (F), 324 3246B(A), 6702, 6703, 6704, 6709. 13 C.F.R. 311, 13 C.F.R. 316.10(B) (8), 15 C.F.R. 8.4.
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.