Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

AGENCY:

Small Business Administration.

ACTION:

30-Day notice.

SUMMARY:

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before February 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection request by selecting “Small Business Administration”; “Currently Under Review,” then select the “Only Show ICR for Public Comment” checkbox. This information collection can be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

You may obtain a copy of the information collection and supporting documents from the Agency Clearance Office at Curtis.Rich@sba.gov; (202) 205–7030, or from www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

To obtain the information needed to carry out its oversight and risk management responsibilities under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the Act), the SBA requires applicants to the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program to submit information necessary for SBA to make decisions regarding the approval or denial of an applicant for an SBIC license. SBA uses this information to assess an applicant's ability to successfully operate an SBIC within the scope of the Act.

Solicitation of Public Comments:

Comments may be submitted 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.

OMB Control Number: 3245–0062.

Title: SBIC Management Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ) and License Application.

Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Company Applicants.

SBA Form Number: 2181 (Short Form, Long Form, and Subsequent Fund MAQ).

Estimated Number of Respondents: 275.

Estimated Annual Responses: 275.

Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 17,750.