Small Business Administration Form 700
collects information from Small Business Owners.homeowners and
renters (disaster survivors) who seek financial assistance to help
in the recovery from physical or economic disasters. The basic
information collected helps the Agency to make preliminary a
assessment of the disaster survivors eligibility for an SBA
Disaster loan.
The annual burden information
reported in number 13 increased since the last submission due to an
increase in applications compared to the last submission. Fiscal
years 2017 and 2018 saw substantial increased activity due to
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. This type of increased activity
is expected every four to five years, on average.
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.