In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this information collection until
June 1, 1988. At that time, EDA must provide detailed statutory
justification for a number of the data items, and must describe how
these data are used in making decisions on grant applications. In
particular, EDA must justify the necessity for including the nine
job categories, the four racial categories, the data on current
employees (#4), the projected data for employees one year after
impact (#11), and the need for all updates after grant applications
are made. Furthermore, EDA must explain whether it is possible to
substitute a certification of civil rights compliance from the
applicant for the detailed data requested here. EDA must also
explain the utility of collecting information from the "Other"
category of indirect beneficiaries. Finally, EDA must delete
Question #5, which asks applicants to submit data on the regional
economy, because EDA is in a much better position to know this
information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1988
06/30/1988
12/31/1987
800
0
800
600
0
688
0
0
0
THIS REPORT IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE
COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF ENTITIES ASSISTED BY EDA. THE
INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE IF THESE ETITIES ARE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND DEPARTMENTAL AND
AGENCY REGULATIONS. THOSE ENTITIES CREATING OR SAVING LESS THAN 15
JOBS AS A RESULT OF EDA ASSISTANCE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
THIS REPORT.
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.