As per SBA's request, this approval covers the requirements of 13 CFR 112.9, 13 CFR 113.5, and 13 CFR 117.9, and the SBA form 793. However, OMB is concerned that SBA has significantly underestimated the burden of these sections and the requirements of this notice. The recordkeeping required of these sections is ambiguous and may require more resources than 12 minutes a year. In addition, the notice includes requirements for third-party disclosures and plan development that are not accounted for in the burden estimation. Thus, SBA is instructed to consult with persons outside the Federal government to obtain their views on this information collection and the burden of compliance. SBA must, upon resubmission, document its efforts and update the burden estimate, including the financial costs as well as the hours.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
24,985
0
0
5,767
0
0
0
0
0
Recordkeeping requirements in subsections 112.9, 113.5 and 117.9 of SBA Rules and Regulations contain the same requirements. Part 112 is limited to Title VI coverage. The purpose of these requirements is to enable SBA to collect and retain data necesssary to ascertain the recipients' compliance status. The SBA Form 793, "Notice to New SBA Borrowers" spells out to the recipient the specific records which must be kept.
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.