To obtain the information needed to
carry out its program evaluation and oversight responsibilities.
SBA requires small business investment companies (SBIC'S) to
provide information on SBA Form 1031 each time financing is
extended to a small business concern. SBA uses this information to
evaluate how SBIC'S fill market financing gaps and contribute to
economic growth, and to monitor the regulatory compliance of
individual SBIC'S.
The decrease reflects decreases
in the total number of SBIC financing over past 4 Fiscal
Years.
$0
No
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
Louis Cupp 2026190511
louis.cupp@sba.gov
No
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.