To obtain the information needed to
carry out its oversight responsibilities under the Small Business
Investment Act, SBA requires licensed small business investment
companies to submit financial statements, with supplementary
schedules tailored to current regulatory requirements, on SBA Form
468. SBA uses this information to monitor financial condition and
regulatory compliance of SBICs, and for credit analysis when
considering whether to approve requests for financial assistance to
SBICs.
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.