This request is
approved subject to the condition that letters of introduction and
telephone protocol explicitly state that response to this survey is
voluntary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1984
01/31/1984
200
0
0
400
0
0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SURVEY IS TO
IDENTIFY THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGERS' DECISIONS
TO INVEST OR NOT IN SMALL COMPANIES AND TO ASSESS HOW FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS AND TERMS VARY BECAUSE OF THESE FACTORS. THE SURVEY IS
NEEDED TO PROVIDE DATA TO THE SBA ON THE PROBLEMS FACED BY SMALL
BUSINESSES IN THE LONG-TERM FINANCING MARKET. AFFECTED PUBLIC IS
FIN. INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING LONG-TERM EQUITY & DEBT TO
BUSINESS.
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.