2016-26294. 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 January 3, 2017.

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 collections, to Louis Cupp, New Markets Policy Analyst, Office of Investment and Innovation, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Louis Cupp, New Markets Policy Analyst, 202-619-0511 [e-mail] Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030 [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Investment companies, Finance, Business/Industry, Small Business. Conduct standards.

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: Financing Eligibility Statement—Social Disadvantage/Economic: Disadvantage.

Frequency: On Occasion.

SBA Form Numbers: 1941A, 1941B, 1941C.

Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Companies and Small Businesses.

Responses: 10.

Annual Burden: 15.

Curtis Rich,

Management Analyst.