Form 857 is used by SBA examiners to
obtain information about financing provided by small business
investment companies (SBICs). This information, which is collected
directly from the financed small business, provides independent
confirmation of information reported to SBA by SBICs, as well as
additional information not reported by SBICs.
The burden increased as a
result of the additional information being requested. This has seen
a corresponding increase in the total burden for the
collection.
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.