Notice2022-13178
Generic Clearance for Formative Data Collections for Evaluation, Research, and Evidence-Building
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Published
June 21, 2022
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Small Business Administration
Abstract
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36909-36910]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13178]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Generic Clearance for Formative Data Collections for Evaluation,
Research, and Evidence-Building
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information
collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all
interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide
comments on the proposed collection of information.
DATES: Submit comments on or before July 21, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by the deadline stated in the DATES section
above using any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>,
will be posted to the docket unchanged.
<bullet> Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. You can find this information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' and searching by title, ``Generic Clearance for Formative
Data Collections for Evaluation, Research, and Evidence-Building''.
<bullet> Small Business Administration. Curtis Rich, Agency
Clearance Officer, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#402335323429336e32292328003322216e272f36"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80e3f5f2f4e9f3aef2e9e3e8c0f3e2e1aee7eff6">[email protected]</span></a>; (202) 205-7030.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information
should be directed to Shay Meinzer, Lead Program Evaluator,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b28333a2275363e3235213e291b28393a753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="66150e071f480b030f081c03142615040748010910">[email protected]</span></a>, (202) 539-1429 Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance
Officer, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#117264636578623f63787279516273703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="62011710160b114c100b010a221100034c050d14">[email protected]</span></a>, (202) 205-7030, or the SBA Desk Officer,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for Formative Data Collections for
Evaluation, Research, and Evidence-Building.
OMB Control Number: 3245-XXXX.
Abstract: This Information Collection Request establishes a new
generic clearance to conduct formative studies that inform the U.S.
Small Business Administration's (SBA) evaluation, research, and
evidence-building activities. Under this generic clearance, the SBA
plans to engage in a variety of formative and exploratory data
collections with SBA grantees, program and potential program providers
and participants, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to
fulfill the following goals:
<bullet> maintain a rigorous and relevant evaluation and research
agenda,
<bullet> inform the development of SBA's future evidence-building
activities,
<bullet> inform the delivery of targeted assistance and workflows
related to program and grantee processes,
<bullet> inform the development and refinement of recordkeeping and
communication systems,
<bullet> plan for the provision of programmatic or evidence-
capacity-related training or technical assistance,
<bullet> obtain grantee or stakeholder input on the development or
refinement of program logic models, evaluations, and performance
measures, and
<bullet> test activities to strengthen programs in preparation for
summative evaluations.
The SBA's formative studies will collect data using well-
established methodologies, including but not limited to questionnaires
and surveys, semi-structured small group discussions or focus groups,
observation, interviews, cognitive interviews and user testing. To
minimize the burden of information collections approved under this
clearance, the SBA will collect information electronically and/or use
online collaboration tools, as appropriate, ask for readily available
information, and use short, easy-to-complete information collection
instruments when possible.
Conducting formative evaluation, research, and evidence-building
activities will help the SBA better understand emerging needs and
issues, identify evidence gaps, and ensure that SBA leadership and
program offices have current data and information to implement SBA
programs and initiatives successfully. The data from formative studies
will be used to improve internal decision-making and inform future
studies but will not be highly systematic nor intended to be
statistically representative. Findings from these formative studies
will not be generalized to the broader population and are not intended
to produce influential information that is expected to have a genuinely
clear and substantial impact on major policy decisions. Information
gathered may inform future evaluation, research, and evidence-building,
which could inform future influential public policy decisions.
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The primary purpose of data collected under this generic ICR is not
for publication. However, because the formative data collection efforts
are intended to inform SBA's decision-making related to evidence-
building and programmatic activities, the findings may be incorporated
into documents and presentations available to the public. Such
documents may include design and method documents, process or journey
maps, conceptual frameworks or logic models, background materials for
technical workgroups, informational presentations, technical assistance
plans, and evaluation or research reports. Shared findings will include
a discussion of the limitations regarding generalizability and intended
use, and when necessary, results will be labeled as formative or
exploratory.
Description of Respondents: The populations to be studied include
SBA grantees, program and potential program providers and participants,
researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholder groups involved in
SBA programs, experts in fields pertaining to SBA evaluation and
research, or others involved in conducting SBA evaluation, research, or
evidence-building projects.
Estimated Number of Respondents: Below is a preliminary estimate of
the aggregate burden hours for this new collection. The Agency will
provide refined estimates of burden in subsequent notices.
Estimated Number of Respondents per Activity: One response per
respondent per activity.
Estimated Annual Responses: 900.
Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 832.5.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding any aspect of
this information collection, including the following: (1) The necessity
and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper
performance of the Agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection burden of those who are required to
respond to the request for information.
Curtis B. Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-13178 Filed 6-17-22; 8:45 am]
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