Small Business Administration Form 700 collects information from Small Business Owners.homeowners and renters (disaster survivors) who seek financial assistance to help in the recovery from physical or economic disasters. The basic information collected helps the Agency to make preliminary a assessment of the disaster survivors eligibility for an SBA Disaster loan.
The annual burden information reported in number 13 increased since the last submission due to an increase in applications compared to the last submission. Fiscal years 2017 and 2018 saw substantial increased activity due to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. This type of increased activity is expected every four to five years, on average.
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.