Small businesses seeking financing
from specialized small business investment companies (SSBICs) will
complete this form for the purpose of demonstrating their
eligibility for such financing based on their ownership by
individuals who are either socially or economically disadvantaged.
Written certification of eligibility is required by the Small
Business Investment Act of 1958.
As a result of the repeal of
section 301 (d) of the Small Business Investment Act, no new
SSBIC'S have been licensed since 1996.
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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.