THE DATA FROM EEO AND AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION PLANS WILL BE UTILIZED BY UMT IN MONITORING THE TRANSIT
PROPERTIES' COMPLIANCE WITH EEO LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
STATUTES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MONITORING/ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
ENSURES THAT MINORITIES/WOMEN HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES AND THAT RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL FUNDS DO NOT
DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE
OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
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.