[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51555-51556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13380]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF 
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, NSF Small 
Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I, and NSF SBIR/STTR 
Fast-Track Pilot Pre-submission Project Pitch Form

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for 
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public 
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 19, 
2024 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address 
below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room 
E6347, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send 
email to [email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24

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hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal 
holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 
Program Phase I, NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program 
Phase I, and NSF Fast-Track Pilot Pre-submission Project Pitch Form.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Abstract: The NSF Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 
Phase I, Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Phase I, and 
SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot Project Pitch is an NSF SBIR/STTR pre-
submission process that conveys information needed to direct the 
proposed SBIR/STTR project to the appropriate NSF Program Director (PD) 
for review and possible proposal submission invitation. The Project 
Pitch is to be submitted by the applying small business concern (as 
``proposer'') to the relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I or Fast-Track Pilot 
technology topic. The Project Pitch outlines solicitation-specific 
aspects of the project (such as the proposed technology innovation)) 
and captures the same requested information, as outlined in the NSF 
SBIR/STTR Phase I and Fast-Track Program solicitations, but all within 
one secure, web-based form. Specifically, the form collects the 
submitting proposer company and team information, the proposed 
technology innovation; the technical objectives and challenges, and the 
market opportunity. The form also allows the proposer to choose (from a 
drop-down menu) the most relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I and Fast-Track 
Pilot technical topic area, ensuring that the submitted Project Pitch 
goes to the most appropriate Program Director. For the SBIR/STTR Fast-
Track Pilot submission, the Project Pitch encompasses the same 
questions as outlined in the Phase I Project Pitch but also seeks 
responses to three key eligibility requirements: NSF lineage, customer-
discovery experience, and confirmation that the team members are 
currently employed by the company. These requirements expand on the 
details of the previously required information on the proposed 
technology innovation, the market opportunity, and the company and 
team, respectively.
    Respondents: Small business concerns who submit proposals to NSF's 
SBIR/STTR Phase I and Fast-Track Pilot Programs.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2500.
    Burden on the Public: 3 hours (per response) for an annual total of 
7500 hours.

    Dated: June 13, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-13380 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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