Notice2025-17542
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
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Published
September 11, 2025
Issuing agencies
Small Business Administration
Abstract
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 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 90, Number 174 (Thursday, September 11, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44137-44138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-17542]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to
request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a
new collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) 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 November 11, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Paul Van Eyl, Director of Financial
Policy, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business
Administration at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e212727603e2122272d370e3d2c2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f606666217f6063666c764f7c6d6e21686079">[email protected]</span></a> or 409 3rd Street SW, Washington,
DC 20416.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Van Eyl, Director of Financial
Policy, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business
Administration, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0867616126786764616b71487b6a69266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85eaececabf5eae9ece6fcc5f6e7e4abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>, 202-257-5955, or Shauniece Carter,
Interim Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#097a61687c67606c6a6c276a687b7d6c7b497a6b68276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92e1faf3e7fcfbf7f1f7bcf1f3e0e6f7e0d2e1f0f3bcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>, 202-205-6536.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA is considering a new information
collection to set forth certain information applicable for the
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application of a participant in a program under which SBA, through its
Office of Investment and Innovation, and supporting offices, provides
technical assistance and support to a federal loan or guarantee program
authorized by statutes and designed to provide investment capital
assistance to eligible businesses (Capital Assistance Program). Under
this information collection, SBA would collect the information
necessary to make informed and proper decisions regarding the approval
or denial of an applicant under a Capital Assistance Program.
Consistent with statutory policy and in alignment with federal risk
management standards, SBA has successfully maximized the participation
of private financing sources in the Small Business Investment Company
(SBIC) program by licensing privately managed investment funds that
raise capital from private investors and leverage those resources with
capital obtained through the SBICs' issuance of debentures that are
guaranteed by SBA with the full faith and credit of the United States.
Through this unique public-private partnership, applicants apply to be
licensed as an SBIC through the collection of information submitted
from SBA Form 2181.
Building on SBA's deep expertise and experience executing the
established and highly successful SBIC program, SBA would use a
collection similar to Form 2181 to request qualitative and quantitative
information on a proposed management team, the proposed strategy for
the CAP Entity, and the principals' investment track record. Like the
SBIC program, SBA would also consider certain factors in its evaluation
of a CAP Entity, including adequate capital; diversification of
ownership and whether management is qualified and has the knowledge,
experience and capability necessary for successful operations. SBA
analyzes the information provided to determine whether the potential
applicant is qualified to participate in a Capital Assistance Program.
Solicitation of Public Comments
SBA invites the public to submit comments, including specific and
detailed suggestions on ways to improve the collection and reduce the
burden on respondents. Commenters should also address (i) whether the
information collection is necessary for the proper performance of SBA's
functions, including whether it has any practical utility; (ii) the
accuracy of the estimated burdens; (iii) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) the
use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden on those who
are required to respond.
OMB Control Number: To be assigned by OMB.
Title: Capital Assistance Program Management Assessment
Questionnaire and License Application.
Description of Respondents: Capital Assistance Program and CAP
Entities.
Form Number: To be assigned.
Estimated Annual Respondents: 100.
Estimated Annual Responses: 100.
Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 80.
Shauniece Carter,
Interim Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2025-17542 Filed 9-10-25; 8:45 am]
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