THE COLLECTION AND REPORTING OF DATA
ON MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) PARTICIPATION IN HUD PROGRAMS
IS A DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 11625,
SECTION 4, REPORTS. IN ADDITION, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED UNDER OMB
CIRCULAR NO. A-102 (ATTACHMENT O, SECTION 9) TO TAKE AFFIRMATIVE
STEPS TO ASSURE THAT MBE'S ARE UTILIZED THIS DATA WILL ALSO BE USED
TO MEASURE GRANTEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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.