To implement Public Law 100-107, Malcolm Baldrige National Qualiity Improvement Act of 1987. To help American organizations improve competitiveness, to recognize performance excellence, and to share successful quality strategies and practices. Manufacturing companies or subsidiaries; service companies or subsidiaries; small business, health care organizations; and education organizations.
The burden increase is due to the addition of the Examiner Application. The yearly estimated number of respondents is 800 (800 x 30 minutes = 400 hours).
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.