During the initial pilot phase of the
electronic application, 725 potential 8(a) applicants requested and
received two application diskettes and required blank forms. As of
July 22, 1997, 184 electronic applications have been submitted to
the SBA. This survey will be sent to 20 percent of non-residents
(108). Survey results will enable SBA to analyze the reason(s) why
potential 8(a) applicants failed to complete and return 8(a)
applications. Respondents will be from potential 8(a) applicants
who requested the 8(a) electronic application.
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.