The BEA Program provides incentives to insured depository institutions to increase their support of CDFIs and their activities in economically distressed communities.
For the FY 2009 BEA Program Application, applicants seeking an award for CDFI Support Activity are no longer required to submit Distressed Community maps or complete Certification 3 which decreased burden on applicants. The Fund has also elimiated the Statement of Integral Involvement for CDFI Partners.
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.