[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10421-10422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03379]


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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 March 20, 2023.

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: The Small Business Administration 
established a Government-wide mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program for 
all small business concerns, (the All Small Mentor 
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program) consistent with SBA's mentor-
prot[eacute]g[eacute] program for Participants in SBA's 8(a) Business 
Development (BD) program. This information collection facilitates 
ongoing implementation and administration of that program. The 
collection of information consists of: SBA Form 2459, Mentor 
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Agreement, which collects information to assist 
with evaluating the prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s needs and goals as well as 
the mentor's ability to meet those needs; SBA Form 2460, Mentor 
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Benefits Report, which collects information to 
determine the participants continuing eligibility to participate in the 
All Small Business Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program and evaluate 
program performance, including the level of technical, management, and 
financial assistance the mentor provided to the prot[eacute]g[eacute]. 
Each mentor is also required to submit information to show that it is 
financially capable of carrying out its responsibilities to assist the 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm meet its goals. Finally, for those mentors 
and proteges that are involved in joint ventures, this

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information collection requires them to submit a copy of quarterly 
financial statements and performance of work reports to help SBA 
monitor compliance with performance of work requirements.
    Both Forms 2459 and 2460 have been changed to collect additional 
information. Changes to Form 2459 include questions about other mentor 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreements and information that might lead to a 
finding of affiliation between the mentor and protege, and changes to 
Form 2460 include additional clarifying questions about joint ventures, 
contract offers, awards and performance, as well as information about 
subcontract awards and the prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s revenue and/or staff 
growth.

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.

OMB Control 3245-0393

    Title: ``Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program.''
    Description of Respondents: Small or large business concerns 
participating in the All Small Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] program as 
a prot[eacute]g[eacute] or mentor, consistent with SBA's mentor-.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 10,000.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 12,000.

Curtis Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-03379 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
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