THE INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE
THAT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SMALL BUSINESS
INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958 AND 13 CFR PART 121. THE SIZE STATUS
DECLARATION IS USED BY SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES TO
ENSURE THAT ALL SBIC FINANCINGS ARE ONLY MADE TO SMALL BUSINESS
CONCERNS.
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.