The SBA needs this data to satisfy
program requirements in the Small Business Act including new
requirements established in the reauthorization legislations, P.L.
106-554 and P.L. 107-50. This data will be used by SBA to maintain
information about the SBIR and STTR awards issued through the two
programs. The data will be provided by each SBIR/STTR participating
agency based on information collected from program awardees. The
data will be used to report annually to the Congress on awards
issued. Further, the data will be used by Congress, GAO, SBA and
participating agencies to assess the commercial impact of
the
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.