SBA Seeks Public Input on Upcoming Data Collection Efforts
Published Date: 5/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to collect some new information and is asking for your thoughts before they get the green light from the Office of Management and Budget. This is your chance to speak up during the 60-day comment period. If you’re a small business owner or someone who deals with SBA forms, this could affect you, but no new costs are expected right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
60-Day Public Comment Opportunity
You can submit feedback to the Small Business Administration during a 60-day public comment period about a proposed information collection the SBA will ask the Office of Management and Budget to approve. If you are a small business owner or someone who fills out SBA forms, this is your chance to tell the agency what you think.
No New Costs Expected Now
If you are a small business owner or someone who deals with SBA forms, the SBA says no new costs are expected right now from this proposed information collection. That means the agency does not anticipate additional fees or paperwork costs at this stage.
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