The requested information regarding
updates to the financial information and employment levels supplied
at the time of initial application for HUBZone certification are a
necessary element for gauging the HUBZone Program's ability to
promote capital investment and job creation in distressed
communities. The reports resulting from this voluntary data
submission by HUBZone certified small business concerns will be
used to meet GPRA requirements, as well as inquiries from Congress
and others.
There has been a decrease in
the total burden due to an adjustment in the number of respondents.
This adjustment reflects actual experience with the form since the
initial submission.
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.