[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 14430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06327]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Data Collection Available for Public Comments

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request 
approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 
collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35 requires federal agencies to 
publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed 
collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 
days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies 
with that requirement.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 18, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments 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, Office of Investment and Innovation, 202-619-0511, or Curtis 
B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030, [email protected];

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Small Business Investment Companies will use 
this form to request a determination of eligibility for SBA leverage in 
form of a deferred interest ``energy saving debenture'' which can be 
used only to make an ``Energy Saving Qualified Investment'' Eligibility 
is based on whether the Small Business to be financed with leverage 
proceeds ``primarily engaged'' in Energy Savings Activities as defined 
in the SBIC program regulations.

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.

 Summary of Information Collection

    Title: Financing Eligibility Statement for Usage of Energy Saving 
Debenture.
    Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Companies.
    Form Number: SBA Form 2428.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 5.
    Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 50.

Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2015-06327 Filed 3-18-15; 8:45 am]
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