In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's (SBA) intentions to request approval for an extension or revisi...
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's (SBA) intentions to request approval for an extension or revision of an approved information collection. 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 September 21, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Send all comments to Paul Van Eyl, Director of Financial Policy, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration at
oii.policy@sba.gov
or 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paul Van Eyl, Director of Financial Policy, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration,
oii.policy@sba.gov,
202-257-5955, or Shauniece Carter, Interim Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration,
shauniece.carter@sba.gov,
202-205-6536.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
To obtain the information needed to carry out its program evaluation and oversight responsibilities. SBA requires Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to provide information on SBA Form 1031 each time financing is extended to a small business concern. SBA uses this information to evaluate how SBICs fill market financing gaps and contribute to economic growth, and to monitor the regulatory compliance of individual SBICs.
Solicitation of Public Comments
SBA invites the public to submit comments, including specific and detailed suggestions on ways to improve the collection and reduce the burden on respondents. Commenters should also address (i) whether the information collection is necessary for the proper performance of SBA's functions, including whether it has any practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (iii) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden on those who are required to respond.
OMB Control Number:
3245-0078.
Title:
Portfolio Financing Report.
Description of Respondents:
Small Business Investment Companies.
Use this for formal legal and research references to the published document.
91 FR 46223
Web Citation
Suggested Web Citation
Use this when citing the archival web version of the document.
“Data Collection Available for Public Comments,” thefederalregister.org (July 22, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-14783/data-collection-available-for-public-comments.