For SBA Financial assistance programs,
information regarding the assets and liabilities of certain owners,
officers and guarantors of the small business applicant benefiting
from such assistance is used when analyzing the applicant's
repayment abilities or creditworthiness. The information is also
collected from applicants and participants in SBA's 8a/BD program
to determine whether they meet the economic disadvantage
requirements of the program.
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.