The required forms provide SBA with
the information necessary to make informed and proper decisions
regarding the approval/denial of participation in the NMVC program,
the approval/denial of Federal funds for investing and Operational
Assistance, and on- going oversight of the usage of approved
Federal funding. SBA uses this information within the scope of the
Small Business Act to assess NMVC program applicants and
participants and SSBICs receiving grants under the NMVC
program.
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.