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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 190 (Friday, October 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 62687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20278]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by November 
2, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for 
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days 
of the publication of this notice on the following website 
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function
    An agency 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.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business 
Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs to Request a New Lifecycle 
Certification Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0052.
    Summary of Collection: The USDA SBIR/STTR Programs are administered 
by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the USDA. 
NIFA exercises overall oversight for the policies and procedures 
governing SBIR/STTR grants awarded to the U.S. small business 
community. In 1982, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 
Grants Program (Pub. L. 97-219, 96 stat. 217), 15 U.S.C. 638, was 
authorized. In 1992, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 
Grants Program was authorized by the Small Business Research and 
Development Enhancement Act (15 U.S.C. 638). In 2026, the Small 
Business Innovation and Economic Security Act reauthorized the SBIR and 
STTR programs through September 30, 2031.
    Need and Use of the Information: USDA uses the SBIR/STTR Funding 
Agreement Certification form to ensure SBCs meet specific eligibility 
requirements for a Small Business Innovation and Research or Small 
Business Technology Transfer award. The form asks applicants to certify 
a series of ten statements in order to ensure the grantee is complying 
with specific program requirements during the life of the funding 
agreement. If SBC is majority-owned by venture capital companies, hedge 
funds, or private equity firms, then they will be required to fill out 
an eight-question form in addition to the SBIR/STTR Funding Agreement 
Certification. The small business concern may be required to update the 
SBIR/STTR Funding Agreement Certification form to assure continued 
eligibility and compliance when changes in the SBC apply.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals/Business-for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 180.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 93.

Rachelle Ragland-Greene,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-20278 Filed 10-1-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-09-P


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