[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 163 (Thursday, August 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 47702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18424]


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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 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 September 27, 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 [email protected]; (202) 205-7030, or from 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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. SBA proposes to revise the application form to collect 
information regarding race, ethnicity, and veteran status. Submission 
of this information is entirely voluntary and would not be a factor in 
processing the loan. The sole purpose for collecting this information 
is to help SBA determine the extent to which businesses owned and 
operated by veterans or members of racial and ethnic groups are 
benefitting from this disaster assistance program, and develop 
strategies and policies that could fill any perceived gaps and expand 
the program's reach.
    OMB Control 3245-0017
    Title: Disaster Business Loan Application.
    Description of Respondents: Disaster victims seeking disaster 
assistance.
    Form Number: SBA Form 5.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,970.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 2,970.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 6,295.

Curtis Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2021-18424 Filed 8-25-21; 8:45 am]
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