2021-03679. 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 March 25, 2021.

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]; [phone], or from www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Section 310(d)(1)(C)(i) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 requires Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to submit audited financial statements to SBA at least annually. SBA regulations at 13 CFR 107.630 requires the use of SBA Form 468 when submitting the financial statements and supporting documentation. The information collected is used to determine the creditworthiness of an SBIC when considering its leverage application and to monitor its financial condition after assistance is provided. The information is also used to evaluate an SBICs' compliance with certain regulations, such as the activity requirements in 13 CFR 107.590 and the portfolio diversification requirements in 13 CFR 107.740.

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 Number: 3245-0063.

Title: SBIC Financial Reports.

SBA Form Number: 468.1, 468.2, 468.3, 468.4.

Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Companies.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 406.

Estimated Annual Responses: 1,000.

Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 24,708.

Curtis Rich,

Management Analyst.