SBA Forms Get OMB Check: Comments Welcome in 30 Days
Published Date: 6/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to collect some new info and needs the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) thumbs-up. This affects small businesses and anyone who might have to fill out new forms. You’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts before things move forward—no big costs yet, just a heads-up to keep things smooth and simple!
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SBA Seeks OMB Approval for Forms
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection that could create new forms for small businesses and others who must fill them out. The public has 30 days to submit comments on the proposed collection before SBA proceeds.
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