THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO COMPLY
WITH P.L. 96-30, DATED JULY 2, 198 WHICH MANDATES THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE DISSEMINATION AND EXCHANGE OF
INFORMATION BETWEEN SBDC'S. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
TO DETERMINE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE TYPE OF CLEARINGHOUSE NEEDED,
BEST LOCATION, REQUIRED RESOURCES, ISSUES SURROUNDING
COMPUTERIZATION, ETC. THE 35 SBDC'S PRESENTLY PARTICIPATING IN
THEIR PROGRAM AND EIGHT OF THEIR CONSORTIUM MEMBERS .
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.