Your application must be in the form of a written petition which is served and filed in accordance with § 134.204. It must contain the following information:
A statement that OHA has jurisdiction over the case pursuant to § 134.102(g);
Identification of the administrative proceeding for which you are seeking an award;
A statement that you have prevailed, and a list of each issue in which you claim the position of SBA was not substantially justified;
Your status as an individual, owner of an unincorporated business, partnership, corporation, association, organization, or unit of local government;
Your net worth and number of employees as of the date the administrative proceeding was initiated, or a statement that one or both of these eligibility requirements do not apply to you;
The amount of fees and expenses you are seeking, along with the invoice or billing statement from each service provider;
A description of any affiliates (as that term is defined in § 134.608), or a statement that no affiliates exist;
A statement that the application and any attached statements and exhibits are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and that you understand a false statement on these documents is a felony punishable by fine and imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. 1001; and
Your name and address;
Your signature, or the signature of either a responsible official or your attorney; and
The address and telephone number of the person who signs the application.
You should follow this chart to determine which further documents must be included with your application:
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