This survey
cannot be approved as submitted. The justification is inadequate
for the following reasons: 1) current response rate data for this
survey (required by the SF-83 instructions) has been omitted, 2)
characterization of the design as a stratified random sample is
inaccurate (the design appears to be a simple "cut-off" sample), 3)
neither the proposed follow-up cards nor a telephone follow-up
script (or description) were included in the package, 4) the
proposed sample size has not been justified, and 5) the actual
field sample selection procedures and controls have not been
documented.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/04/1990
07/31/1990
0
0
50,000
0
0
12,500
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED BY THE SBA
AND THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPME CENTERS TO MONITOR THE QUALITY OF
THE COUNSELING THAT SMALL BUSINESSES RECEIVE FROM THE
SBDC'S.
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.