2023-27846. Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

AGENCY:

Small Business Administration

ACTION:

30-Day notice.

SUMMARY:

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested member of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before January 18, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection request by selecting “Small Business Administration”; “Currently Under Review,” then select the “Only Show ICR for Public Comment” checkbox. This information collection can be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

You may obtain a copy of the information collection and supporting documents from the Agency Clearance Office at [e-mail]; (202) 205–7030, or from www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with regulations and policy, the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC's) must submit with their proposal SBA Form 1224, Grant/Cooperative Agreement Cost Sharing Proposal, to SBA for verification of the recipient's share of the project cost.

Solicitation of Public Comments

Comments may be submitted 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.

OMB Control: 3245–0140.

Title: “SBA Form 1224, Grant/Cooperative Agreement Cost Sharing Proposal”.

Description of Respondents: SBDC Directors.

SBA Form Number: SBA Form 1224.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 168.

Estimated Annual Responses: 168.

Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 418.

Curtis Rich,

Agency Clearance Officer.