SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES
REPORT THE FINANCINGS THEY MAKE TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS USING
THE SBA FORM 1031. THE PORTFOLIO FINANCING REPORT DESCRIBES THE
TYPE OF SMALL BUSINESS THAT IS FINANCED AND TYPE OF FINANCING THAT
THE SMALL BUSINESS RECEIVES FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT
COMPANY. THE GATHERED INFORMATION IS VITAL FOR ADEQUATE PROGRAM
EVALUATION AND IS USED IN VARIOUS REPORTS AND
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.