The information collected by SBA Form
480 is a certification of small business size status. This
information collection is used to ensure that SBIC financial
assistance is provided only to small business concerns as defined
in the Small Business Investment Act and SBA size regulations.
Without this certification, larger business that do not conform to
SBA's size standards could benefit from program resources meant for
small businesses.
Annual burden has decreased
because the estimated number of respondents has been reduced. The
reduction reflects a declining number of small business financing
by SBIC'S resulting primarily from the gradual wind-down of the
participating securities program.
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No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Carol Fendler 202
205-7559
No
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.