New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Emergency
04/05/2021
04/02/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
446,155
0
334,616
0
7,480,235
0
Small Business Administration will
collect the information from small businesses and non-profits
organizations that are eligible to apply for the Restaurant
Revitalization Fund Grant Program as authorized by section 324 of
the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and
Venues Act (Pub L. 116-260). SBA will use this information to make
a threshold eligibility determination for the grant.
April 2, 2021 Susan
Minson OMB Desk Officer Office of Management and Budget Dear Ms.
Minson, Pursuant to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
procedures in 5 CFR Part 1320, SBA requests emergency review of a
new collection of information that is required to implement the
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants (RRFG). SBA also requests a
waiver from the requirement to publish the 60-day and 30-day public
comment notices in the Federal Register. The RRFG Program was
recently authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, an Act
to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Pub.L.117-7, Title V,
Sec. 5003 (March 11, 2021), to provide direct funds of up to
$10,000,000 limited to $5,000,000 per physical location to
restaurants, food stands, food trucks, food carts, caterers,
saloons, inns, taverns, bars, lounges, brewpubs, tasting rooms,
taprooms, licensed facilities or premises of beverage alcohol
producers where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products,
or other similar places of business in which the public or patrons
assemble for the primary purpose of being served food or drink
subject to the statutory eligibility requirements and the
availability of funds. Given the current urgent need and to help
mitigate harm to the affected small businesses, SBA requests
approval of this new information collection by April 5, 202. If
this request for emergency processing is approved, SBA will
subsequently take the necessary steps to comply with the notice
requirements. SBA appreciates your prompt attention to this matter
and looks forward to receiving your emergency approval. Sincerely,
Dianna L. Seaborn, Director Office of Financial Assistance
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.