Notice2021-21438
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I Presubmission Project Pitch Form
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October 1, 2021
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54484-54485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21438]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I and Small
Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I Presubmission
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 November 30,
2021 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, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84f7f4e8ede9f4f0ebc4eaf7e2aae3ebf2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0370736f6a6e73776c436d70652d646c75">[email protected]</span></a>. 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:
Title of Collection: NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Program Phase I and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Phase I Presubmission 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 and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Phase I
Project Pitch is the new NSF SBIR/STTR pre-submission process that
conveys information needed to direct the
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proposed SBIR/STTR project to the appropriate NSF Program Director (PD)
for review and possible proposal submission invitation. This Project
Pitch is to be submitted by the applying small business (as
``proposer'') to the relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I technology topic.
The Project Pitch outlines solicitation-specific aspects of the project
(such as the proposed technology innovation and project objectives with
associated level of technical risk). In the past, this Project Pitch
(previously referred to as the Executive Summary) was an optional
submission via email as an attached two to three-page (maximum)
document and was often in varying formats or missing some parts of the
required document elements, which in turn caused delays or additional
corrections on behalf of the proposer. The NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I
Project Pitch form captures the same requested information, as outlined
in the NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Program solicitation, but all within one
secure, web-based form. In specific, the form collects 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 technical topic
area, ensuring that the submitted Project Pitch goes to the most
appropriate Program Director.
Respondents: Small businesses who submit proposals to NSF's SBIR/
STTR Phase I Program.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2000.
Burden on the Public: 2 hours (per response) for an annual total of
4000 hours.
Dated: September 28, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2021-21438 Filed 9-30-21; 8:45 am]
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