Section B-2 of
the supporting statement implies that contractor will conduct
interviews in addition to the mailed questionnaire. If these
interviews are subject to clearance under 5 CFR 1320, an additional
request for approval must be submitted to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1984
09/30/1984
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THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
NEEDS THE CROSS-INDEXED DATABASE TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN
FEDERAL R&D AWARD PROGRAMS BY MINORITY OWNED FIRMS AND
HISTORICALLY BALCK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (PURSUANT TO EO
12330). THE DATABASE WILL BE USED TO IDENTIFY FIRMS AND
INSTITUTIONS WITH EXPERIENCE AND POTENTIAL IN R&D AREAS FOR
JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS.
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.