The information collected on SBA Form
480, "Size Status Declaration" is collected from small business
investment companies (SBICs) and the small businesses that receive
assistance from SBIC's. SBA uses the information to determine
whether SBIC assistance is provided only to small business concerns
as defined in the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 and in SBA
size regulations. Without this information, businesses that exceed
SBA's size standards could benefit from program resources intended
only for small businesses.
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.