This revised information collection is
submitted to SBA by lenders that are applying for participation in
SBA's Community Advantage Pilot Program. SBA uses the information
to evaluate the lenders eligibility and qualifications for
participation in the pilot program.
While SBA is adding a
requirement to Section 3.B. of the application overall the
estimated annual hour burden has decreased due to the limited
number of applications likely to be submitted annually, as
explained above.
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.