Funding for the 7(j) program has been
greatly reduced the past several fiscal years; therefore, there
have been very few task orders and very limited use (if any) of SBA
form 1540. When there is sufficient 7(j) funding for task orders
and when the SBA form 1540 is completed, it provides feedback for
program evaluation. Responses below would apply only when
sufficient funds are available and 7(j) task orders are
issued.
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.