This
questionnaire is approved for use through August 31, 1994, to
enable SBA to examine whether using a single form and sampling
method- ology would improve the evaluation of its counseling and
training pro- grams. (Currently, the agency uses four such forms
approved under fou separate OMB control numbers.) Following this
assessment, SBA should prepare a single clearance request covering
the remaining form or form or seek a generic clearance under the
recent OMB guidance for customer surveys.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1994
08/31/1994
08/31/1993
12,000
0
20,000
3,000
0
5,000
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED BY SBA AND
THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS TO MONITOR THE QUALITY OF
THE TRAINING SMALL BUSINESSES RECEIVE FROM THE SBDCS.
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.