[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 10, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51040-51041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21975]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Small Business Administration.

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is publishing this 
notice to comply with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 
which requires agencies to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in 
the Federal Register notifying the public of that submission.

DATES: Submit comments on or before November 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the information collection by name 
and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Agency Clearance 
Officer, Curtis Rich, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 
5th Floor,

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Washington, DC 20416; and SBA Desk Officer, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive 
Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance Officer, 
(202) 205-7030 [email protected].
    Copies: A copy of the Form OMB 83-1, supporting statement, and 
other documents submitted to OMB for review may be obtained from the 
Agency Clearance Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA Form 2428 is used by Small Business 
Investment Companies (SBICs) requesting a determination of eligibility 
for SBA leverage in form of a deferred interest ``Energy Saving 
Debenture'' to be used only in making an ``Energy Saving Qualified 
Investment''. Eligibility is based on whether a Small Business to be 
financed with leverage proceeds is ``primarily engaged'' in Energy 
Savings Activities as defined in the SBIC program regulations. An SBIC 
must provide supporting evidence of Small Business eligibility, and the 
Small Business must certify the information is true and correct.

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.

Summary of Information Collections

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

Curtis Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2018-21975 Filed 10-9-18; 8:45 am]
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