This clearance
combines previous OMB clearance nos. 0925-0195 and 0925-0226.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
2,850
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0
36,900
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0
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0
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THE PURPOSE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS
INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PHASE I AND II APPLICATIONS IS TO
PROVIDE A VEHICLE BY WHICH SMALL BUSINESSES CAN APPLY FOR AVAILABLE
RESEARCH FUNDS. THE INFORMATION IS USED BY PHS TO DETERMINE THOSE
APPLICANTS SCIENTIFICALLY AND ADMINISTRATIVELY QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE
PUBLIC FUNDS AND THOSE PROJECTS RELEVANT TO PHS PROGRAMS.
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.