The Minority Business Development
Agency (MBDA) mission is to enhance the growth and expansion of
minority business enterprises. The MBDA is the only federal agency
created to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned
businesses in America.One of MBDAs largest initiatives is the
annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week
Conference. The conference recognizes the role that minority
entrepreneurs play in building the American economy through the
creation of jobs, products and services, in addition to supporting
their local 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.