Notice2026-06309
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
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Published
April 1, 2026
Issuing agencies
Small Business Administration
Abstract
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will submit the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, on or after the date of publication of this notice. SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the collection of information.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 16275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06309]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.
ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) will submit the
information collection described below to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, on or after the date of publication
of this notice. SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested
members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the
collection of information.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 1, 2026.
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, which are provided
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain information including a
copy of the forms and supporting documents from the Interim Agency
Clearance Officer, Shauniece Carter, at (202) 205-6536, or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#295a41485c47404c4a4c074a485b5d4c5b695a4b48074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="acdfc4cdd9c2c5c9cfc982cfcdded8c9deecdfcecd82cbc3da">[email protected]</span></a>, or from <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Investment and Innovation
(OII) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) is required to examine
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) pursuant to Section 310 of
the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 687b,
and the implementing regulations at 13 CFR 107.690-691. The purpose of
the examination, as provided by statute, is to determine, in part,
whether or not an SBIC has engaged ``solely in lawful activities and
those [activities] contemplated'' by Title III of the Small Business
Investment Act. As part of its effort to meet this statutory
requirement, SBA's Office of SBIC Examinations collects information on
SBA Form 857, Request for Information Concerning Portfolio Financing,
as a means of gathering independent information relevant to each SBIC
examination, which is required by statute to occur at least biennially
(15 U.S.C. 687b(c)).
OMB Control Number: 3245-0109.
Title: Request for Information Concerning Portfolio Financing.
Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Company
(SBIC) applicants.
Form Number: Form 857.
Estimated Annual Respondents: 2685.
Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 3356.
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.
Shauniece Carter,
Interim Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-06309 Filed 3-31-26; 8:45 am]
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