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Data Collection Available for Public Comments

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for the collection of information described below. The ...

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ACTION:

60-Day notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before June 22, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Send all comments to Genevieve Lind, Program Manager, Office of Investment and Innovation, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC 20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Genevieve Lind, Program Manager, Office of Investment and Innovation, (206) 800-2714, and Shauniece Carter, Interim Agency Clearance Officer, , (202) 935-6942.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Small Business Act, as amended by the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011, requires SBA to collect information on the SBIR and STTR awards made by federal agencies that participate in those programs. SBA is required to maintain this information in searchable electronic databases and to report the information to Congress annually.

Solicitation of Public Comments

SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether ( printed page 21859) there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information.

Summary of Information Collection

OMB Control No.: 3245-0356.

Title: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Tech-Net Database.

Description of Respondents: Small businesses planning to apply to the SBIR or STTR programs and awardees of the SBIR or STTR programs.

Form Number: N/A.

Total Estimated Annual Responses: 17,050.

Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 6,800.

Shauniece Carter,

Interim Agency Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 2026-07898 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8026-09-P

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