Notice2023-03379
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
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Published
February 17, 2023
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Small Business Administration
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10421-10422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#16556364627f6538447f757e5665747738717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="480b3d3a3c213b661a212b20083b2a29662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>; (202) 205-7030, or from
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
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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