THE MOTOR CARRIER ACT OF 1980 STATES
ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF OUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IS TO INCREASE
THE PARTICIPATION OF MINORITY-OWNED MOTOR CARRIERS. THIS STUDY
IDENTIFIES BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PROBLEM FACED BY MINORITY
CARRIERS AND THE EFFECT OF THE MOTOR CARRIER ACT OF 1980 ON
THEN.
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.