SBA is required to survey affected
disaster areas within a state upon request by Governor of that
state to determine if there is sufficient damage to warrant a
disaster declaration. Information is obtained from individuals,
businesses, and public officials.
The public burden hours
increased as compared to the reporting period due to an increase in
disaster activity (196 total surveys conducted for FY 04-06 versus
236 for the period FY07-09.
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.