Notice2026-03078
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
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Published
February 17, 2026
Issuing agencies
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 91, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 7351]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03078]
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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 members of the public an additional 30 days to provide
comments on the proposed collection of information.
DATES: Submit comments on or before March 20, 2026.
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#11427970647f787472743f527063657463516273703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="491a21283c27202c2a2c670a283b3d2c3b093a2b28672e263f">[email protected]</span></a>; or from <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a new collection for the U.S. Small
Business Administration's (SBA) Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC)
Program. This data collection is an excel-based form to be completed by
the administrators of SBA-funded RICs. The form enables SBA to track
cluster membership, small businesses served, types of small business
assistance, and small business outcomes.
Through the RIC Program, the SBA invests regional clusters--
geographic concentrations of interconnected companies, specialized
suppliers, academic institutions, service providers, and associated
organizations with a specific industry focus--throughout the United
States that span a variety of industries, ranging from energy and
manufacturing to advanced defense technologies. The standardized
metrics collection enables SBA to rigorously track amount and type of
small business support across individual RICs and review programmatic
outcomes.
Solicitation of Public Comments
SBA is requesting comments 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.
Summary of Information Collection
PRA Number: New Data collection.
(1) Title: Regional Innovation Cluster Quarterly and Annual
Reporting.
Description of Respondents: Regional Innovation Cluster
administrators (contractors).
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 80.
Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 400.
Shauniece Carter,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-03078 Filed 2-13-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8026-09-P
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