[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 22254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09205]


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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 June 22, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Melinda Edwards, Program Analyst, 
Office of Business Development, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd 
Street, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melinda Edwards, Program Analyst, 
Business Development, [email protected] 202-619-1843, or Curtis 
B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    All 8(a) participants are required to provide semiannual 
information on any agents, representatives, attorneys, and accounts 
receiving compensation to assist in obtaining a Federal contract for 
the participant. The information addresses the amount of compensation 
received and description of the activities performed in return for such 
compensation. The information is used to ensure that participants do 
not engage in any improper or illegal activity in connection with 
obtaining a contract.

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: Representatives Used and Compensation Paid for Services in 
Connection with Obtaining Federal Contracts.
    Description of Respondents: 8(a) Program Participants.
    Form Number: SBA Form 1790.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 15,628.
    Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 3,907.

Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2015-09205 Filed 4-20-15; 8:45 am]
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