SBA must ensure
that respondents are instructed to select one or more for the
question on Race.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2004
04/30/2004
264,000
0
0
132,000
0
0
0
0
0
SBA provides assistance to small
businesses. SBDC counselors complete SBA Form 1062 and reflect data
on client and the type of counseling provided. The information is
used to plan, monitor and manage programs of managerial and
technical assistance and to provide data to Congress and OMB on
that assistance.
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.