This data collection is needed to fill
the current void in information available about women's
participation in the corporate market. It will be used to enable
the development of specific and actionable recommendations to
increase opportunities for women-owned businesses to obtain
corporate contracts and make an even greater contribution to the
U.S. economy. Respondents will be women business owners in the U.S.
and managers of corporate supplier diversity programs.
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.