[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77897-77898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21843]


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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: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second 
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal 
Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed 
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance 
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation,

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2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 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 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal 
holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
use, and clarity of the information on respondents; and (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to the points 
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. 
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the 
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control 
number, and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to 
the collection of information that such persons are not required to 
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.
    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.
    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: 2,500.
    Burden on the Public: 3 hours (per response) for an annual total of 
7,500 hours.

    Dated: September 19, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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