The agency must contact all 955 small businesses identified for the sample and may not halt contact efforts based solely on the completed number of interviews. Future submissions should clarify that the sampling method is not based on a quota of completed responses.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
06/30/2009
36 Months From Approved
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SBA'S Surety Bond Guarantee (SDG) Program was created to encourage surety companies to provide bonding for small contractors. The purpose of this survey is to ascertain small business familiarity with the program and establish baseline level data on the relative size of the small business market in need on the 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.
Form SBA FORM 2309 Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee Customer Survey
Surety Bond Supporting Statement B.doc
Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee Customer Survey