THE FUTURES GROUP HAS UNDERTAKEN THE
TASK OF DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIV INNOVATION DATA BASE FOR THE SBA
AND WILL ANALYZE STATISTICALLY EXTRACTED POSITIONS OF THE DATA BASE
FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. IN ORDER FOR THE ANALYSIS TO BE MEANINGFUL,
ADDITIONAL DATA (WHICH CAN ONLY BE SUPPLIED BY THE INNOVATING
FIRMS) HAS TO BE COLLECTED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.