SBA must comply
with the standards of OMB's regulatory impact analysis guidance in
performing the cost-benefit and cost-revenue portions of this
study, in order to ensure the validity and accuracy of the study's
conclusions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1991
12/31/1991
2,000
0
0
2,900
0
0
0
0
0
INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM SMALL
BUSINESSES WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE THE SBA 7(A) GUARANTEED LOAN
PROGRAM. ONE THOUSAND (1,000) LOAN RECIPIENTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED
ABOUT THEIR OPINION OF THE PROGRAM, ABILITY TO OBTAIN FINANCING,
AND BUSINESS'S DISPOSITION SINCE 1985 (E.G., GROWTH, FAILURE). ONE
THOUSAND (1,000) NON-PARTICIPANTS WILL B
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.