[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 92 (Friday, May 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 30827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10183]


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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 June 12, 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 Disaster Loan Program is an SBA 
financing program authorized under the Small Business Act of 1953, 15 
U.S.C. 636 et seq. SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help 
businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. The 
information collection that is approved under OMB Control Number 3245-
0017 facilitates the ongoing administration of the Disaster Loan 
Program. This information collection currently consists of SBA Form 5 
titled Disaster Business Loan Application. SBA recognizes that this 
information collection needs to be modernized to meet the needs of 
homeowners and small business applicants during their recovery after a 
disaster. As a result, SBA intends to make revisions to this 
information collection that would streamline the process. These form 
revisions will result in greater clarity and understanding for victims 
applying for assistance. SBA Form 5 will be updated to incorporate all 
business types including sole proprietors. Questions on SBA Form 5 will 
be reorganized and simplified, and as needed other questions may be 
added based on the Agency's recent experience with the Coronavirus 
pandemic.

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.

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 3245-0017

    Title: Disaster Business Loan Application.
    Description of Respondents: Disaster survivors seeking disaster 
loan assistance.
    Form Number: SBA Form 5.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 23,833.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 23,833.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 29,791.

Curtis Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-10183 Filed 5-11-23; 8:45 am]
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