Prior to re-submitting this collection for renewal in three-years, the Small Business Administration should review the collection and consider possible ways to reduce burdens. SBA could consider such things as making all forms available as “fillable/fileable” (online submissions), accepting electronic signatures, and simplification.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2013
390
0
425
7,370
0
7,167
2,454,706
0
2,675,000
SBA Forms 2181, 2182 and 2183 provide SBA with the necessary information to make decisions regarding the approval or denial of an applicant for a small business investment company (SBIC) license. SBA uses this information to assess an applicant's ability to successfully operate an SBIC within the scope of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended.
The increase is due in part to the number of License Applications SBA expects to receive.
$3,690,000
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Carol Fendler 202 205-7559
No
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.