Federal Register #2026-07130

SBA Request for Public Comment on Reporting and Recordkeeping Information Collection

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting public comment on its information collection practices related to small business counseling and training: - Government Buyer: - Small Business Administration (SBA) - Purpose: - Seeking feedback on the use of SBA Form 641 (Counseling Information Form) and SBA Form 888 (Management Training Report) - Data collected by SBA Resource Partners from small businesses and prospective small businesses - Use of Information: - Supports SBA program evaluations, budget requests, performance plans, and required submissions to OMB, the President, and Congress - Volume and Burden: - Estimated 2,367,000 annual responses - Estimated annual hour burden of 499,317 hours - Notable Details: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement for products or services - The notice specifically requests suggestions to improve the collection process and reduce respondent burden

Description

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice invites public comments on the collection, which involves SBA's Resource Partners collecting data from small businesses and prospective small businesses through forms 641 and 888. The information supports SBA's program evaluations, budget requests, and performance plans. Comments are due by May 14, 2026.

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