THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, IN
RESPONDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12432, WILL
COLLECT INFORMATION ON CONTRACT AWARDS MAD BY GRANT RECIPIENTS
RECEIVING FUNDING OF $25,000 OR MORE. APPROXIMATE 2,000 GRANTEES
WILL REPORT USING THE COLLECTION FORM. THIS INFORMATIO WILL ALLOW
THE DEPARTMENT TO MEASURE ITS PROGRESS IN ASSISTING MINORIT
FIRMS.
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.