SBA Disaster Assistance will conduct a brief survey of customers to determine their satisfaction with the services received from the Customer Service Center and the Field Operations Centers. The results will help the Agency to improve where necessary, the delivery of critical financial assistance to disaster survivors.
The Customer Service Center (CSC) utilizes a dynamic telephone system that seamlessly integrates automated features. This enables the SBA to extend the opportunity to participate in the survey to all incoming callers. As a result, participation rates are expected to increase. In addition, during periods of heightened disaster activity, call volume tends to rise significantly. Correspondingly, the number of individuals completing the survey will also increase. Finally, the Annual Cost Burden has been updated for this submission.
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.