The required forms provide SBA with the information necessary to make informed and proper decisions regarding the approval/denial of participation in the NMVC program, the approval/denial of Federal funds for investing and Operational Assistance, and on- going oversight of the usage of approved Federal funding. SBA uses this information within the scope of the Small Business Act to assess NMVC program applicants and participants and SSBICs receiving grants under the NMVC program.
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.