The requested information regarding updates to the financial information and employment levels supplied at the time of initial application for HUBZone certification are a necessary element for gauging the HUBZone Program's ability to promote capital investment and job creation in distressed communities. The reports resulting from this voluntary data submission by HUBZone certified small business concerns will be used to meet GPRA requirements, as well as inquiries from Congress and others.
There has been a decrease in the total burden due to an adjustment in the number of respondents. This adjustment reflects actual experience with the form since the initial submission.
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.