[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13 CFR Ch. I
Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Small Business Administration (SBA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The entries below represent SBA's 47th semiannual regulatory
agenda (agenda). SBA drafted the agenda to meet both the criteria and
the spirit of the regulatory review process. SBA publishes this agenda
pursuant to Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on agenda
items, SBA encourages the public to contact the individual agency
official referenced in each entry. For information concerning SBA's
overall Regulatory Review and Development Program or general semiannual
agenda questions, contact Martin S. Conrey, Acting Assistant General
Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, U.S. Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, (202) 619-
0638.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA's semiannual regulatory agenda is
designed to increase public knowledge of SBA's anticipated regulatory
activities. Publication may encourage increased public participation in
the regulatory review and development process.
SBA's agenda is divided into three parts. Part I, Proposed
Rules, includes those rules that are likely to be proposed during
the next 12 months. Part II, Final Rules, includes proposed rules
that will probably be finalized during the agenda period. Part III,
Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn and
any reviews completed since the preceding agenda.
Publication of the agenda does not impose any binding
obligation on SBA with regard to any specific item. Moreover,
regulatory actions not listed in the agenda are not precluded. SBA
regulations are developed in a manner that promotes economic growth
without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the public.
For this edition of SBA's regulatory agenda, the most
important significant regulatory actions are included in The
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the
table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence
number in part II.
Hector V. Barreto,
Administrator.
Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3773 Surety Bond Guarantee............................................................... 3245-AE13
3774 Development Company Loan (504) Program Changes...................................... 3245-AE41
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Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3775 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business 3245-AC96
Administration......................................................................
3776 Disclosure of Information Regulations; Subpart B.................................... 3245-AE03
3777 Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions......................... 3245-AE05
3778 Small Business Lending Companies Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 155)................. 3245-AE14
3779 8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.............. 3245-AE38
3780 SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement and Technical Amendments..... 3245-AE47
3781 Small Business Investment Companies--Civil Penalties for Late Submission of Required 3245-AE69
Reports.............................................................................
3782 Small Business Investment Companies--Amendment Under the Small Business 3245-AE70
Reauthorization Act of 2000.........................................................
3783 Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program......... 3245-AE76
3784 SBIC--Maximum Leverage Eligibility.................................................. 3245-AE79
3785 Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program........................ 3245-AE81
3786 Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Applications by Certified Development 3245-AE83
Companies (CDCs) for Liquidation and Litigation Authority/Uniform Liquidation and
Litigation Procedures...............................................................
3787 Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Premier Certified Lender Program 3245-AE87
(PCLP)..............................................................................
3788 Small Business Size Regulations: Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the 3245-AE92
Office of Hearings and Appeals......................................................
3789 Record Disclosure and Privacy; The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments 3245-AE94
of 1996.............................................................................
3790 Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive......................... 3245-AE96
3791 Small Business Size Standards; Tour Operators....................................... 3245-AE98
3792 Small Business Size Standards; New Car Dealers...................................... 3245-AF01
3793 Small Business Size Standards; Job Corp Centers..................................... 3245-AF02
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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3794 Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset........................... 3245-AE50
3795 Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment................................................ 3245-AE56
3796 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 3245-AE59
Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.......................
3797 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 3245-AE61
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
3798 HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 156)...................... 3245-AE66
3799 Business Loans and Development Company Loans 2000 Act Changes....................... 3245-AE68
3800 Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories................................. 3245-AE78
3801 Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers......... 3245-AE80
3802 Small Business Size Regulation; Petroleum Refineries................................ 3245-AE84
3803 Small Business Size Standards; Forest Fire Suppression and Fuels Management Services 3245-AE89
3804 New Markets Venture Capital Program; Amendments..................................... 3245-AE91
3805 Disaster Loan Program--Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.............................. 3245-AE97
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3806 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program Amendments..................................... 3245-AE44
3807 Small Business Size Regulation; 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged 3245-AE71
Business Status Determinations; Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office
of Hearings and Appeals.............................................................
3808 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Policy Directive.................. 3245-AE72
3809 Small Business Investment Companies................................................. 3245-AE88
3810 Small Business Size Regulation; Travel Agencies Affected by September 11, 2001...... 3245-AE93
3811 Small Business Size Standards; Travel Agencies...................................... 3245-AE95
3812 Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2002 North American Industry 3245-AF00
Classification System for Size Standards............................................
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Small Business Administration--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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3245-AE57 Size Standards: Subcontracting Size Standards 08/06/2002 Merged With RIN 3245-AE92
3245-AE99 Small Business Size Standards; Size Standards by 2002 North American Industry 10/17/2002 Withdrawn
Classification System
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Prerule Stage
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3773. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC app 3; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 694b; PL 105-135; 15
USC 687c; 15 USC 694a
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA is considering revising program regulations to include
policy and procedural modifications. Planned regulatory changes would
pertain to both the Prior Approval and the Preferred Surety Bond
programs.
Timetable:
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ANPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dionne Neal, Acting AA, Office of Surety Guarantees,
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC
20416
Phone: 202 205-6549
RIN: 3245-AE13
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3774. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOAN (504) PROGRAM CHANGES
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 695
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Financial Assistance proposes to publish an
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit opinions regarding
our intention to propose a regulation to consider 504 program changes
including a better definition of ``local economic development'' and the
organizational and program requirements Certified Development Companies
(CDCs) must satisfy in order to be in compliance with this concept and
whether CDCs should be allowed to establish entities to participate as
7(a) lenders. As part of the regulation, for-profit CDCs'
organizational requirements will be dealt with specifically to ensure
that they are in compliance with the congressional intent for the
program.
Timetable:
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ANPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Gail Hepler, Chief, 504 Branch, Small Business
Administration, Room 804, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 653-7530
RIN: 3245-AE41
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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3775. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 684; 15 USC 637(a)(18); 15 USC 637(a)(19); EO
12674
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 5400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The SBA and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) are jointly
issuing this rule, which is designed to establish uniform standards of
ethical conduct for the officers and employees of the SBA. The rule
will be published at 5 CFR chapter XLIV and will supplement the
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the executive branch
issued by the OGE (57 FR 35006; August 7, 1992). The rule is necessary
to supplement the standards issued by OGE because it addresses ethical
issues that are unique to SBA.
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robinson S. Nunn, Chief Counsel for Ethics, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC
20416
Phone: 202 205-6642
RIN: 3245-AC96
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3776. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGULATIONS; SUBPART B
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 104-231; 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation will amend 13 CFR 102, amendments to
subpart B ``The Privacy Act'' (PA). This action proposes to add new
routine disclosures, correct the definition of ``system of records,''
require identification of requestors, clarify when lack of social
security number can cause benefit denial, and provide for one free copy
of an official personnel file.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Lisa Babcock, Chief, Freedom of Information Act Office,
Small Business Administration, Room 2441, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200
Fax: 202 205-7059
Email: lisa.babcock@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AE03
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3777. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (SBDC) PROGRAM REVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 648
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA is revising its SBDC regulations to reflect statutory and
other changes. The proposed regulation incorporates provisions from
Public Law 103-403, enacted on October 22, 1994; Public Law 104-208,
enacted on September 30, 1996; and Public Law 105-135, enacted on
December 2, 1997. This regulation will bring SBA into compliance with
the statutory requirements for due process procedures in termination of
Small Business Development lead centers. In addition, the funding
formulas will be updated and the use of appropriated funds for
administration of the program will be aligned with the statutory
requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Johnnie L. Albertson, AA/SBDCs, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766
RIN: 3245-AE05
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3778. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 155 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3245-AE14
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3779. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNICAL
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 631
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will make technical corrections and clarifying
amendments to the 8(a) regulations. Among other things, the rule will
clarify: The mentor/protege program, who will be considered socially
disadvantaged, who will be considered economically disadvantaged, and
the provision requiring firms to make substantial and sustained efforts
to attain the targeted levels of non-8(a) revenue established in their
business plans as it applies only to firms in the developmental stage
of program participation. The rule will also give SBA the discretion to
permit a disadvantaged individual to meet the full-time devotion
requirement and prohibit tribes from being majority owner of more than
on 8(a) concern in the same or similar line of business. The rule will
set forth the procedures for terminations and early graduations and
amend the rules governing Federal surplus property. The rule will
clarify what criteria an 8(a) participant must meet in order to be
considered eligible for a sole source 8(a) contract. Part 124 will also
be amended to include certain new policies and procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Luz Hopewell, Associate Administrator for Business
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6412
RIN: 3245-AE38
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3780. SDB CERTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY--PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC
637(d); PL 99-661; PL 100-656, sec 1207; PL 101-37; PL 101-574; 42 USC
9815
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124; 13 CFR 134
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Program improvements and technical amendments to clarify
regulations governing the SDB program. The proposed changes clarify
requirements, enhance customer service, and correct omissions. For
example: A procedure for recertifying eligible firms is established;
circumstances under which SBA may reevaluate determinations made by
Private Certifiers is broadened; provisions are made to prevent loss of
SDB certification by a subcontractor following award of a contract; and
stipulations are made requiring contracting officers to forward
protests to SBA for determination of merit.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Luz Hopewell, Associate Administrator for Business
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6412
RIN: 3245-AE47
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3781. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--CIVIL PENALTIES FOR LATE
SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED REPORTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC
687b; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687m; 15 USC 662
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will provide for the imposition of civil penalties
on small business investment companies that fail to file required
reports by the applicable due date.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959
RIN: 3245-AE69
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3782. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--AMENDMENT UNDER THE SMALL
BUSINESS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2000
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC
687b; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687m; PL 106-554
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 made a number
of changes to the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended.
For the Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) Program, the changes
include provisions effecting the definition of ``long-term financing,''
the timing of permitted tax distributions by SBICs, and the
establishment of subsidy fees to be paid by SBICs. This rule will
incorporate these changes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959
RIN: 3245-AE70
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3783. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will allow wholly owned subsidiaries to be eligible
for Small Business Innovation Research funding agreements. Current
regulations limit the eligibility of the program to businesses owned by
individuals.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE76
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3784. SBIC--MAXIMUM LEVERAGE ELIGIBILITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 662; 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 USC
687(c); 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687m
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement a provision of the New Markets
Venture Capital Program Act of 2000 that allows small business
investment companies to be eligible for additional Government leverage
based on their investments in low-income areas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959
RIN: 3245-AE79
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3785. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise the size standard applicable to
construction and service companies seeking assistance under SBA's
Surety Bond Guarantee Program. Changes in the program and economic
trends support an increase to the current $6 million size standard.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE81
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3786. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS; APPLICATIONS BY
CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES (CDCS) FOR LIQUIDATION AND LITIGATION
AUTHORITY/UNIFORM LIQUIDATION AND LITIGATION PROCEDURES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h); 15 USC
697(a)(2)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would implement statutory provisions that
give some Certified Development Companies (CDCs) authority to handle
liquidation and litigation of loans that are funded with the proceeds
of debentures guaranteed by the SBA under the 504 loan program. It also
proposes uniform liquidation and litigation procedures for authorized
CDCs and for lenders participating in the 7(a) business loan program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James W. Hammersley, Director, Office of Loan Policy,
Small Business Administration, 8th Floor, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490
RIN: 3245-AE83
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3787. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS; PREMIER CERTIFIED
LENDER PROGRAM (PCLP)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h); 15 USC
696(3); 15 USC 697(a)(2)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will identify certain Premier Certified
Lenders Program participation requirements and various policies and
procedures designed to ensure the program is properly administered,
managed, and controlled.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Thomas, Director, Program Development, Small
Business Administration, Office of Financial Assistance, 409 Third
Street SW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6656
RIN: 3245-AE87
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3788. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS: RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING
CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-135, sec 601 et seq, 111 Stat 2592; 15 USC
632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c); 15 USC 662(5);
PL 102-486, 106 Stat 2776, 3133
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: The rule will amend SBA's Small Business Size Regulations and
the regulations applying to appeals of size determinations. The rule
will further amend the definitions of affiliation, annual receipts, and
employees. It will also make procedural and technical changes to cover
new programs such as SBA's HUBZone program and the Governmentwide Small
Disadvantaged Business Program. The proposed rule will codify several
long-standing precedents of SBA's Office of Hearing and Appeals and
will clarify the jurisdiction of that office. Further, the rule will
amend all references in part 134 from the Standard Industrial
Classification code to the North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) code because on October 1, 2000, SBA converted to NAICS.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal
Agency Contact: Linda Williams, AA, Office of Government Contracting,
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC
20416
Phone: 202 401-8150
Fax: 202 205-7259
RIN: 3245-AE92
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3789. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY; THE ELECTRONIC FREEDOM OF
INFORMATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996
made several changes. The amended regulations will implement those
changes, making more information available electronically, allowing
more time to respond to requests, increasing processing fees, etc.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/11/02 67 FR 57539
NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lisa Babcock, Chief, Freedom of Information Act Office,
Small Business Administration, Room 2441, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200
Fax: 202 205-7059
Email: lisa.babcock@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AE94
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3790. SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM POLICY DIRECTIVE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 638
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This policy directive proposes to incorporate recently
enacted statutory requirements. The purpose of the directive is to
provide guidance to participating Federal agencies for the general
conduct of the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice of Proposed Policy
Directive 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Maurice Swinton, Assistant Administrator for
Technology, Small Business Administration, Office of Government
Contracting/Business Development, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC
20416
Phone: 202 205-6450
RIN: 3245-AE96
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3791. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TOUR OPERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to modify how SBA calculates the size of a
tour operator for determining small business eligibility. SBA uses
gross receipts from all sources to measure the size of a business,
except for a limited number of industries. This rule calculates the
size of a tour operator based only on commissions and fees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/02/02 67 FR 61829
NPRM Comment Period End 11/01/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE98
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3792. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NEW CAR DEALERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise the small business size standard for
the New Car Dealer industry. Changes in the industry over the last 10
years indicate that a size standard review of the current $24.5 million
is warranted.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AF01
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3793. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; JOB CORP CENTERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish a size standard for management and
operation of a Federal Job Corp Center. The activities of operating a
Job Corp Center include training, counseling, outreach, food services,
lodging, facilities maintenance, and general management.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AF02
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Final Rule Stage
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3794. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 504; 15 USC 632; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC
637(a); 31 USC 3711; 31 USC 3720; 31 USC 3716
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134; 13 CFR 140
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA is issuing a rule adopting administrative wage
garnishment and administrative offset regulations to implement the Debt
Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The rule would allow SBA to garnish
the wages of a person indebted to the United States for any non-tax
debt without first obtaining a judgment. The debtor generally would be
entitled to a hearing before an appropriate official. The proposed rule
would also include administrative offset and other remedies to comply
with Treasury directives.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/27/00 65 FR 39567
NPRM Comment Period End 08/28/00
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Arnold Rosenthal, Assistant Administrator for Portfolio
Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6481
RIN: 3245-AE50
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3795. SIZE STANDARDS: INFLATION ADJUSTMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule adjusts SBA's receipt-based size standards
for inflation since the last time they were adjusted in 1994.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 01/23/02 67 FR 3041
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/22/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE56
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3796. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to
6107; EO 12250
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 112; 13 CFR 113; 13 CFR 117
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Justice proposes that 24 Federal agencies
jointly issue amendments to their regulations implementing title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal
financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA)
added definitions of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' to title
VI and added a definition ``program or activity'' to section 504 and
the Age Discrimination Act. The added definitions were designed to
clarify the broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or
activities under these statutes. The promulgation of this proposed
regulation explicitly incorporates the CRRA's definition of ``program
or activity'' and ``program'' into the Agency's title VI, section 504,
and Age Discrimination Act regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/06/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Final Action Effective 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Carol L. Walker, Director, Office of Civil Rights
Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6750
RIN: 3245-AE59
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3797. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp, p 189); EO 11738 (3 CFR,
1973 Comp, p 799); EO 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p 235); Drug Free
Workplace Act of 1988, sec 5151 to 5160; PL 100-690, title V, subtitle
D; 41 USC 701 et seq; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 5 USC 301 et seq; 15 USC 631 et
seq; PL 103-355, sec 2455, 108 Stat 3327 (31 USC 6160 note)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 145
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment proposes substantive changes and amendments to
the Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and
suspension and the Governmentwide rule for implementing the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988. This amendment also proposes optional lower tier
suspension and debarment coverage by including paragraph 145.220(d) for
all contracts that equal or exceed the $25,000 award threshold under
SBA nonprocurement transactions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02
Final Rule 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Campilongo, Attorney Advisor, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6879
RIN: 3245-AE61
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3798. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 156 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3245-AE66
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3799. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS 2000 ACT CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h); 15 USC
696(3); 15 USC 697(a)(2)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Recently enacted statutory amendments require changes to SBA
rules concerning loan guaranty and loan amounts, minimum guaranteed
dollar amount of 7(a) loans, percentages of financing which can be
guaranteed by SBA, guarantee fees paid by lenders, real estate
occupancy rules, and borrower prepayment penalties. This direct final
rule would implement the statutory provisions. This Direct Final Rule
was withdrawn due to the possibility that SBA would receive an adverse
comment concerning SBA's interpretation of the statutory language. SBA
is redrafting a new Direct Final Rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 11/14/01 66 FR 56985
Direct Final Rule Withdrawn 12/14/01 66 FR 64739
Direct Final Rule Comment Period
End 12/14/01
Direct Final Rule 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James W. Hammersley, Director, Office of Loan Policy,
Small Business Administration, 8th Floor, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490
RIN: 3245-AE68
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3800. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TESTING LABORATORIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise the size standard for the Testing
Laboratories industry. Changes in the composition of the industry
indicate a higher size standard than $6 million is warranted to define
which businesses are small businesses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/09/02 67 FR 17020
NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE78
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3801. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY VALUE ADDED
RESELLERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish a size standard for Information
Technology (IT) Value Added Resellers. Current regulations apply the
same eligibility requirements to these types of businesses as for
dealers and nonmanufacturers. To establish more appropriate eligibility
requirements for IT Value Added Resellers, a new industry category and
size standard will be established.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/24/02 67 FR 48419
NPRM Comment Period End 08/23/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE80
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3802. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; PETROLEUM REFINERIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC
638; 15 USC 644; 15 USC 662(5)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to increase the size standard for
petroleum refiners to 155,000 barrels per calendar day from 75,000
barrels per day. This size standard applies to only refiners competing
on Federal contracts to provide petroleum products.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/12/02 67 FR 6437
NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE84
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3803. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; FOREST FIRE SUPPRESSION AND FUELS
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC
638; 15 USC 644(c); 15 USC 662(5)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish a size standard for Forest Fire
Suppression and Fuels Management.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/19/02 67 FR 47480
NPRM Comment Period End 08/19/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE89
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3804. NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 689-689q
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA proposes to make several amendments to the regulations
for the New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program. The majority of the
proposed amendments make technical changes to the regulations, to
correct typographical errors and to clarify language. SBA also proposes
to make some substantive amendments to the regulations, which SBA
believes will result in more efficient and effective delivery of NMVC
program benefits to the targeted geographic areas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/20/02 67 FR 35449
NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Austin J. Belton, Director, Office of New Markets
Venture Capital, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7027
RIN: 3245-AE91
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3805. [bull] DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM--DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 96-390
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under this interim final rule, SBA will implement its
disaster loan program when the President declares a major disaster, or
declares an emergency, and activates the Assistance to Individuals and
Household Program in an emergency disaster declaration. Under the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, if the President declares a major
disaster that includes, or is limited to, public assistance, a private
nonprofit facility which provides non-critical services must first
apply for disaster loan assistance from SBA before it could seek grant
assistance for permanent repairs and/or replacements from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. SBA is also implementing this legislative
change, and is making certain technical changes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule Effective 10/15/02
Interim Final Rule 10/21/02 67 FR 64517
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/20/02
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Becky Celeste Brantley, Loan Specialist, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, Suite 6050, Mail code 2991,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734
Fax: 202 205-7725
Email: becky.brantley@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AE97
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Completed Actions
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3806. PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION LOAN PROGRAM AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123.400 et seq
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/07/02 67 FR 62335
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Camp
Phone: 202 205-0734
Email: george.camp@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AE44
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3807. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS; RULES OF PROCEDURE
GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 07/18/02 67 FR 47244
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gloria Blazsik
Phone: 202 401-8200
RIN: 3245-AE71
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3808. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM POLICY DIRECTIVE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 09/24/02 67 FR 60071
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Maurice Swinton
Phone: 202 205-6450
RIN: 3245-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________
3809. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35055
Final Action 10/22/02 67 FR 64789
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959
RIN: 3245-AE88
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3810. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; TRAVEL AGENCIES AFFECTED BY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632 (a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 638; 15 USC 644(c); 15 USC 662(5)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA increased the size standard for travel agencies from $1
million to $3 million for purposes of eligibility of economic injury
disaster loan assistance to small business concerns affected as a
result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 03/15/02 67 FR 11874
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/15/02
Final Rule 05/31/02 67 FR 38184
Final Rule Effective 05/31/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE93
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3811. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TRAVEL AGENCIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 05/31/02 67 FR 38186
Final Action Effective 07/01/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AE95
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3812. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADOPTION OF 2002 NORTH
AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR SIZE STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule incorporates the January 2002 revisions of the
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) into SBA's table
of size standards. SBA establishes size standards by NAICS industry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 08/13/02 67 FR 52597
Comment Period End 09/12/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AF00
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