This collection
is approved for 18 months, during which time the agency should
examine its categories for identification for social disadvantage
in light of OMB's October 1997 statistical directive on Racial and
Ethnicity classifications. In addition the agency should examine
the nonlabor costs of preparing and submitting this application
(including postage). Finally, the agency should note that this
collection is not voluntary, but rather required to obtain a
benefit, e.g. participation in the 8(a) program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2000
05/31/2000
04/30/2001
33,000
0
33,000
177,000
0
177,000
0
0
0
The forms are necessary to determine
8(A) BD eligibility.
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.