Small Business Administration collects this information to determine an applicant's eligibility for admission into the 8(a) BD Program and for continued eligibility to participate in the Program. SBA also uses some of the information for reporting to Congress on the 8(a) BD Program. Respondents can be individuals and firms making application to the 8(a) BD Program, or those who are already Participants in the program.
Emergency Justification Memo sent to Susan Minson, SBA's OIRA desk officer.
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.