This collection
is approved with the understanding that on the worksheets sent out
to respondents the burden estimate will indic ate that SBA
estimates that responding to this survey will take fifty minutes:
30 minutes to fill out the worksheet and 20 minute s for the
interview.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
700
0
0
583
0
0
0
0
0
Section 606 of Public Law 103-403
calls for an evaluation of the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. The
information will be used to discover areas of program strength and
weakness. Program modifications will follow as necessary.
Respondents are a random sample of small businesses that received
7(a) and 504 loans during fiscal year 1990.
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.