Notice2023-05580
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
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Published
March 20, 2023
Issuing agencies
Small Business Administration
Abstract
The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 16708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05580]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request
approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the
collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA) of 1995 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information
before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 19, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Takeisha Hodge, Program Support
Manager, Office of HUBZone Program, Small Business Administration,
Washington, DC 20416.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Takeisha Hodge, Program Support
Manage, Office of HUBZone Program, 202-255-7022,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f682979d939f859e97d89283949985939e99929193b6859497d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a6e7b717f7369727b347e6f7875697f72757e7d7f5a69787b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a> or Curtis B. Rich, Agency Clearance
Officer, 202-205-7030, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#791a0c0b0d100a570b101a11390a1b18571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="14776166607d673a667d777c546776753a737b62">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This collection is essential to the Agency's
mission because if SBA designates an area as a Governor-designated
covered area, based on the information provided by the State Governor,
additional small businesses may become eligible for certification as
HUBZone small business concerns, which in turn will provide them with
more contracting opportunities. These additional contracting
opportunities create incentives for individuals to start small
businesses and allow existing small businesses to grow. SBA has taken
all practicable steps to consult with interested agencies and members
of the public to minimize the burden of this information collection.
SBA intends to make available on its Website a list of the areas within
each State that meet the statutory definition of ``covered area''
according to the most recent Bureau of the Census data. This will
minimize the burden on State governments by eliminating the need to
gather this data and do the necessary analysis to determine which areas
may meet the definition of ``covered area.'' Finally, pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.13(d), SBA also requests a waiver from the requirement to publish
a 60-day notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on this
information collection. SBA will publish the required notice as part of
the standard submission process before the emergency approval expires.
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.
Summary of Information Collection
OMB Control Number: 3245-0403.
Title: HUBZone Program Petition for Governor-Designated Covered
Areas.
Description of Respondents: Governor-designated covered areas.
Form Number: N/A.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 63.
Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 265.
Curtis B. Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-05580 Filed 3-17-23; 8:45 am]
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