Federal Register #2026-14586

SBA Requests Public Comment on Disaster Loan Program Information Collection Revisions

This notice from the Small Business Administration (SBA) concerns a request for public comment on proposed revisions to the information collection process for the Disaster Loan Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on revisions to information collection supporting the Disaster Loan Program - Affects SBA Form 5 (Disaster Business Loan Application) and SBA Form 5C (Disaster Home Loan Application) - Key Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - Revisions aim to align with regulatory updates and Executive Order 14168 - Standardization of data fields and instructions - Addition of Social Security consent to prevent fraudulent applications - Unique Requirements: - Focus on improving clarity, reducing burden, and enhancing fraud prevention in the information collection process - Public comments are requested on the necessity, burden, and quality of the information collection - No procurement of goods or services is involved in this notice

Description

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection related to reporting and recordkeeping requirements. This notice provides an additional 30 days for public comments on the proposed collection. The information collection supports the administration of the Disaster Loan Program, including updates to forms and instructions to improve clarity and prevent fraudulent applications. The SBA invites comments on the necessity, burden, and quality of the information collection.

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