This evaluation form is completed by
the small business owner or prospective owners who have received
counseling from SBA's resource partners, Small Business Development
Centers (SBDCs). The information is used to measure the quality and
impact of counseling provided by the SBDCs. The SBDCs State
Director and the SBA Project Officer review the forms to help
determine if the client received satisfactory counseling
services.
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.