THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF
1958, AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZES SBA LICENSE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT
COMPANIES. THE INFORMATION REQUESTE IN THE LICENSE APPLICATION
PROVIDES SBA WITH THE NECESSARY FACTS TO MA A JUDGMENT AS TO
WHETHER THE APPLICANT WILL CONDUCT ITSELF AND PROVIDE THE
FINANCINGS TO SMALL BUSINESSES AS INTENDED BY THE ACT.
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.