Small Business Administration Form
2428 is used by Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs)
requesting a determination of eligibility for SBA leverage in form
of a deferred interest "Energy Saving Debenture" to be used only in
making an "Energy Saving Qualified Investment".Eligibility is based
on whether a Small Business to be financed with leverage proceeds
is "primarily engaged" in Energy Savings Activities as defined in
the SBIC program regulations. An SBIC must provide supporting
evidence of Small Business eligibility, and the Small Business must
certify the information is true and correct.
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.