Data Collection Available for Public Comments, 15482 [2022-05739]

Download as PDF 15482 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 53 / Friday, March 18, 2022 / Notices (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) Barbara Carson, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 2022–05729 Filed 3–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments Small Business Administration. 60-Day notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: 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) 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 17, 2022. ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Jermaine Perry, Management Analyst, Office of Surety Guarantee, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jermaine Perry, Management Analyst, Office of Surety Guarantee, jermaine.perry@sba.gov 202–401–8275, or Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030, curtis.rich@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under its Surety Bond Guarantee Program (SBG Program), the U.S. Small Business Administration is authorized to guarantee a bid bond, payment bond, performance bond, as well as any required related ancillary bonds, on a contract issued to a small business contractor up to $6.5 million or up to $10 million if a Federal contracting officer certifies that SBA’s guarantee is necessary. See Title IV of the Small Business Investment Act (SBIA), part B, 15 U.S.C. 694a et seq. The SBG Program was created to encourage surety companies to issue bonds for small business contractors. The SBIA authorizes SBA to establish the terms and conditions for providing surety bond guarantee assistance and for paying claims resulting from any contractor defaults. This information collection consists of forms relating to the application jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Mar 17, 2022 Jkt 256001 process for an SBA-guaranteed bond and claims for the reimbursement of losses, including SBA Forms 990, 991, 994, 994B, 994F, and 994H. Except in the case of SBA Form 994H, SBA uses the information to evaluate whether the small business applicant meets the eligibility requirements for a surety bond, as well as the likelihood that the small business will successfully complete the bonded contract. The information collected for this purpose includes: Demographics on all owners of the bond applicant, which has no bearing on the credit decision; the status of any current or past SBA financial assistance provided to the applicant; NAICS code for applicant’s industry; financial statements; contract amount and nature of contract performance; and in the event performance has begun, evidence that applicant has paid all suppliers and subcontractors. With respect to SBA Form 994H, SBA uses the information collected to evaluate the surety’s claim for reimbursement of losses. Surety is required to provide information regarding the date the small business defaulted on the contract; the reason for the default, the amount of any recoveries, and any additional information that would support the surety’s claim for reimbursement. 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: 3245–0007. Title: Surety Bond Guarantee Assistance. Description of Respondents: Surety Companies. Form Number: SBA Form 990, 991, 994B, 994H. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 21,046. Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 3,065. Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–05739 Filed 3–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11675] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Relationship for Minors Who Are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to May 17, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2022–0006’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: SiramS@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to Sumitra Siram, PRM/A, 2025 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Relationship for Minors who are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0217. • Type of Request: Notice of request for public comment. • Originating Office: PRM/A. • Form Number: DS–7699. • Respondents: Those seeking qualified family members to access the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000. • Average Time Per Response: One hour. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,000 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1

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[FR Doc No: 2022-05739]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Data Collection Available for Public Comments

AGENCY: Small Business Administration.

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) 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 17, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Jermaine Perry, Management Analyst, 
Office of Surety Guarantee, Small Business Administration, Washington, 
DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jermaine Perry, Management Analyst, 
Office of Surety Guarantee, [email protected] 202-401-8275, or 
Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202-205-7030, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under its Surety Bond Guarantee Program (SBG 
Program), the U.S. Small Business Administration is authorized to 
guarantee a bid bond, payment bond, performance bond, as well as any 
required related ancillary bonds, on a contract issued to a small 
business contractor up to $6.5 million or up to $10 million if a 
Federal contracting officer certifies that SBA's guarantee is 
necessary. See Title IV of the Small Business Investment Act (SBIA), 
part B, 15 U.S.C. 694a et seq. The SBG Program was created to encourage 
surety companies to issue bonds for small business contractors. The 
SBIA authorizes SBA to establish the terms and conditions for providing 
surety bond guarantee assistance and for paying claims resulting from 
any contractor defaults.
    This information collection consists of forms relating to the 
application process for an SBA-guaranteed bond and claims for the 
reimbursement of losses, including SBA Forms 990, 991, 994, 994B, 994F, 
and 994H. Except in the case of SBA Form 994H, SBA uses the information 
to evaluate whether the small business applicant meets the eligibility 
requirements for a surety bond, as well as the likelihood that the 
small business will successfully complete the bonded contract. The 
information collected for this purpose includes: Demographics on all 
owners of the bond applicant, which has no bearing on the credit 
decision; the status of any current or past SBA financial assistance 
provided to the applicant; NAICS code for applicant's industry; 
financial statements; contract amount and nature of contract 
performance; and in the event performance has begun, evidence that 
applicant has paid all suppliers and subcontractors. With respect to 
SBA Form 994H, SBA uses the information collected to evaluate the 
surety's claim for reimbursement of losses. Surety is required to 
provide information regarding the date the small business defaulted on 
the contract; the reason for the default, the amount of any recoveries, 
and any additional information that would support the surety's claim 
for reimbursement.

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: 3245-0007.
    Title: Surety Bond Guarantee Assistance.
    Description of Respondents: Surety Companies.
    Form Number: SBA Form 990, 991, 994B, 994H.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 21,046.
    Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 3,065.

Curtis Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2022-05739 Filed 3-17-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8026-03-P
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