The U.S. Small Business Administration
collects this data annually to evaluate the quality, relevancy,
effectiveness, and impact of the business assistance programs and
services the Agency provides to the small business community,
specifically the clients using the resources, tools, and equipment
available through the BICs. The data is used to identify new
programs and services, to improve existing programs and services,
and to determine the best practices in operating BICs. The
respondents are established and new small business owners.
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.