Notice2022-14097
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
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Published
July 1, 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 member 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 126 (Friday, July 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39575-39576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14097]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Small Business Administration.
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 member of the public an additional 30 days to provide
comments on the proposed collection of information.
DATES: Submit comments on or before August 1, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information
collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this
notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection request by selecting ``Small Business
Administration''; ``Currently Under Review,'' then select the ``Only
Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. This information collection can
be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain a copy of the
information collection and supporting documents from the Agency
Clearance Office at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83c0f6f1f7eaf0add1eae0ebc3f0e1e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="24675156504d570a764d474c645746450a434b52">[email protected]</span></a>; (202) 205-7030, or from
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2019 and 2021, a new cohort of sites was
added to the Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC) initiative, which was
originally started in October 1, 2010 by the Small Business
Administration (SBA)'s Office of Entrepreneurial Development. Through
this initiative, organizations in 23 communities across
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the U.S. have been selected to provide industry-specific assistance to
small businesses, and to develop industry relationships and supply
chains within their regions. Clusters--geographically concentrated
groups of interconnected businesses, suppliers, service providers, and
associated institutions in a particular industry or field--act as a
networking hub to convene a number of resources to help navigate the
funding, procurement, and supply-chain opportunities in a specific
industry.
SBA is conducting an evaluation of the Regional Innovation Clusters
initiative to determine how the clusters have developed, the type and
volume of services they provided to small businesses, client
perceptions of the program, and the various outcomes related to their
existence, including collaboration among firms, innovation, and small
business growth. Small business growth will be compared to the overall
growth of firms in those same regions and industries. This evaluation
will also include lessons learned and success stories. SBA proposes the
use of three instruments for data collection and analysis of three
distinct populations. These instruments are: (1). Small Business
Survey, (2.) Large Organization Survey and (3.) Cluster Administrator
Survey. In addition, SBA plans to interview each of the 11 cluster
administrators several times a year regarding program impact and
successes or challenges, and to obtain clarifications on information
provided in quarterly reports. Each of the proposed surveys will be
administered electronically and will contain both open- and close-ended
questions. The information collected and analyzed from these
instruments will contribute to monitoring performance metrics and
program goals, as well as recommendations on improving program
practices.
Solicitation of Public Comments
Comments may be submitted on (a) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its
functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether
there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of
automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d)
whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information.
OMB Control Number: 3245-0392.
Title: Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC) Initiative Evaluation
Study.
Description of Respondents: Interconnected businesses, Suppliers,
Service providers, and associated institutions.
Form Number: N/A.
Estimated Annual Responses: 1,240.
Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 388.
Curtis Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-14097 Filed 6-30-22; 8:45 am]
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