[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 13 (Friday, January 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 3702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01020]


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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 members of the public an additional 30 days to provide 
comments on the proposed collection of information.

DATES: Submit comments on or before February 20, 2024.

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: To obtain the information needed to carry 
out its oversight and risk management responsibilities under the Small 
Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the Act), the SBA requires 
applicants to the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program to 
submit information necessary for SBA to make decisions regarding the 
approval or denial of an applicant for an SBIC license. SBA uses this 
information to assess an applicant's ability to successfully operate an 
SBIC within the scope of the Act.
    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 Number: 3245-0062.
    Title: SBIC Management Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ) and License 
Application.
    Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Company 
Applicants.
    SBA Form Number: 2181 (Short Form, Long Form, and Subsequent Fund 
MAQ).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 275.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 275.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 17,750.

Curtis Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-01020 Filed 1-18-24; 8:45 am]
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