The SBA is required by statute to administer the âHistorically Underutilized Business Zoneâ (HUBZone) Program. To do this, it must certify eligible applicants as "qualified HUBZone small business concerns"; publish a listing of such certified firms; process periodic recertification of
previously certified firms; and conduct program examinations of certified firms to ensure continuing compliance with program eligibility requirements. The HUBZone Electronic Application is used in execution of these requirements.
Total burden hours increased because the number of respondents and responses increased by 637, from 6,552, to 7,189, based on revision of estimates to reflect more recent levels of activity (FY 2018 versus FY 2015).
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.
3245-0320 FINAL HUBZONE STATUTORY AUTHORITY_Appendix A.1 6-11-19.docx
HUBZone Program Electronic Application, Recertificaiton and Program Examination