Small Business Investment Companies will use this form to request a determination of eligibility for SBA leverage in form of a defferred interest "energy saving debenture" which can be used only to make an "Energy Saving Qualified Investment" Eligilibility is based on whether the Small Business to be financed with leverage proceeds "primarily engaged" in Energy Savings Activities as defined in the SBIC program regulations.
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.