83 FR 4113 - Data Collection Available for Public Comments

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 19 (January 29, 2018)

The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 4113]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01558]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Data Collection Available for Public Comments

ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request 
approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 
collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA) requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information before 
submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response 
to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.

DATES: Submit comments on or before March 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Michael Donadieu, Director, Office of 
Small Business Investment Companies, Small Business Administration, 409 
3rd Street, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Donadieu, Director, Office of 
Small Business Investment Companies, 202-205-7281, 
[email protected], or Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-
205-7030, [email protected];

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Small Business Administration (SBA) Forms 
856 and 856A are used by SBA examiners as part of their examination of 
licensed small business investment companies (SBICs). This information 
collection obtains representations from an SBIC's management regarding 
certain obligations, transactions and relationships of the SBIC and 
helps SBA to evaluate the SBIC's financial condition and compliance 
with applicable laws and regulations.
    Solicitation of Public Comments:
    SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its 
functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether 
there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of 
automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) 
whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information.
    Summary of Information Collection:
    Title: Disclosures Statement Leveraged Licensees; Disclosure 
Statement Non-leveraged Licensees.
    Description of Respondents: SBA Examiners.
    Form Numbers: SBA Forms 856 and 856A.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 598.
    Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 276.

Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2018-01558 Filed 1-26-18; 8:45 am]
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