2019-22903. Data Collection Available for Public Comments

ACTION:

60-Day Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before December 20, 2019.

ADDRESSES:

Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Melissa Atwood, Director, Denver Finance Center, Small Business Administration, 721 19th Street, 3rd Floor, Denver, CO 80202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Melissa Atwood, Director, Denver Finance Center 303-844-8538 [e-mail] Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030 [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Government wide requirements in the annual appropriations act, as well as OMB Circular A 123 Appendix B. require agencies to conduct an alternative credit worthiness assessment of new travel applications when the credit score inquiry results in no score. This information is to gather data to make the alternative credit assessment.

Solicitation of Public Comments: SBA is requesting comments on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information.

Title: ”Alternative Creditworthiness Assessment.”

Description of Respondents: Personnel that assist in the process of loan applications.

Form Number: 2294.

Annual Responses: 12.

Annual Burden: 2 hrs.

Curtis Rich,

Management Analyst.