[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 14429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06328]


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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 Barbara Brannan, Special Assistant, 
Office of Surety Guarantee, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd 
Street, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Brannan, Special Assistant, 
Office of Surety Guarantee, [email protected] 202-205-6545, or 
Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety 
Bond Guarantee Program was created to encourage surety companies to 
provide bonding for small contractors. The information collected on 
this form from small businesses and surety companies will be used to 
evaluate the eligibility of applicants for contracts up to $250,000.
    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: Quick Bond Guarantee Application and Agreement.
    Description of Respondents: Surety Companies.
    Form Number: SBA Form 990A.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 4,450.
    Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 369.

Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2015-06328 Filed 3-18-15; 8:45 am]
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