The Fund implements the Bank
Enterprise Award (BEA) Program that provides incentives to insured
depository institutions to increase their support of CDFIs and
their activities in economically distressed communities. An
applicant receiving an award over $50,000 will be subject to new
compliance and reporting requirements as part of the terms and
conditions of the BEA Program Award Agreement.
US Code:
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USC 1834a Name of Law: Assessment Credit for qualifing
activities relating to distressed communities
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.