This data
collection is approved on condition that the Census Bureau provide
for a third mail follow-up to improve response unless the response
rate achieved at the time a third follow-up would be mailed already
exceeds 75%.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1995
12/31/1995
04/30/1995
130,000
0
0
65,000
0
12,500
0
0
0
THE SURVEY WILL COLLECT DATA FOR
WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY. THESE DATA
ARE NECESSARY FOR EVALUATING EXISTING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED
TO PROMOTE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES AND TO PLAN AND MANAGE FUTURE
PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH.
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.