[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations] [Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] _______________________________________________________________________ Part XLIV Small Business Administration _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda ======================================================================= SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) _______________________________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Ch. I Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Agenda AGENCY: Small Business Administration. ACTION: Publication of the semiannual agenda of regulations under review or development by the Small Business Administration (SBA). _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This is SBA's 31st semiannual agenda of regulations. Although not a regulatory agency, SBA has attempted to draft agendas that met both the criteria and the spirit of the regulatory review process. This agenda is published pursuant to Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., and Public Law 96-354, effective January 1, 1981. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on agenda items, the public is encouraged to contact the individual agency official listed for the particular item. For information concerning SBA's overall Regulatory Review and Development Program or general semiannual agenda questions, contact Martin D. Teckler, Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205-6642. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SBA agenda contains many regulations which are limited in public impact, but they are included to increase public knowledge of all SBA regulatory activities and allow for increased public participation in the review and development process. Public comments on SBA's previous agendas have been general, and all were positive. None were directed at specific content nor were any changes suggested or recommended. The agenda format has four parts. Part I, Pre-Rulemaking, includes investigations and reviews to be conducted prior to deciding whether or not to propose a rule or rule change. Part II, Proposed Rules, includes rulemaking which will be proposed during the 12-month period covered by the agenda. Part III, Final Rules, includes proposed rules which will be finalized during the period covered by the agenda. Part IV, Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn and reviews completed since the preceding agenda. Publication of the agenda does not impose any binding obligation on SBA with regard to any specific item in the agenda. Additional regulatory action not listed on the agenda is not precluded. The above described regulations will be developed in a manner which promotes growth in the economy while imposing no unnecessary regulatory burdens on the public. For this edition of the 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. Dated: August 30, 1994. Erskine B. Bowles, Administrator. Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4713 Surety Bond Guarantee; Multiyear Guaranty Authority................................... 3245-AD15 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4714 Small Business Development Centers (Reg Plan Seq. No. 194)............................ 3245-AB17 4715 Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Section 502 Loan Program.............. 3245-AB35 4716 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs...................................... 3245-AB36 4717 Nondiscrimination in Financial Assistance Programs.................................... 3245-AB37 4718 User Fees for SBA Programs............................................................ 3245-AB44 4719 Amendments to Administration Regulations.............................................. 3245-AC20 4720 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Eligibility and Contractual Assistance (Reg Plan Seq. No. 195)........................................ 3245-AC30 4721 Small Business Size Regulations....................................................... 3245-AC31 4722 Small Business Size Standards; Combination Electric and Gas and Other Utility Services 3245-AC57 4723 Surety Bond Guarantee; Regulations.................................................... 3245-AC60 4724 Small Business Size Standards; Adjustment and Collection Agencies..................... 3245-AC64 4725 Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Services Industries........................ 3245-AC68 4726 Veterans' Program..................................................................... 3245-AC95 4727 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business Administration........................................................................ 3245-AC96 4728 Women-Owned Business Definition and Protest and Appeal Process........................ 3245-AC98 4729 Small Business Investment Companies; Leverage......................................... 3245-AD01 4730 Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Accredited Lenders Program for Certified Development Companies....................................................... 3245-AD16 4731 Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Seller Financing by Regulated Lenders. 3245-AD17 4732 Business Loan Policy; Care and Preservation of Collateral (CPCs)...................... 3245-AD21 4733 Small Business Size Standards; Equipment Rental and Leasing........................... 3245-AD26 4734 Small Business Size Standards; Simplification......................................... 3245-AD38 4735 Procedural Regulations Governing Size Protests........................................ 3245-AD40 4736 Amendment to Grants Management Common Rule............................................ 3245-AD41 4737 Export Revolving Line of Credit....................................................... 3245-AD43 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4738 Certificate of Competency............................................................. 3245-AA74 4739 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Proposed Revision of Circular A-110............................................................ 3245-AB67 4740 Small Business Size Standards for Natural Gas Distribution............................ 3245-AB94 4741 Business Loans........................................................................ 3245-AB99 4742 Governmentwide Restrictions on Lobbying............................................... 3245-AC07 4743 Regulations for the Implementation of New 301(d) SBIC Funding Authority and Terms Contained in Public Law 101-162....................................................... 3245-AC09 4744 Small Business Size Standards; Computer Services Industries........................... 3245-AC11 4745 Small Business Size Standards; Environmental Services................................. 3245-AC58 4746 Small Business Size Standards; Advertising Services Industries........................ 3245-AC78 4747 Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Disaster Loans; Major Source of Employment...... 3245-AC82 4748 Small Business Size Regulation........................................................ 3245-AC87 4749 Small Business Size Standards; Establishment of Size Standards........................ 3245-AD07 4750 Small Business Size Standards; Business Loan Program; Alternative Size Standard....... 3245-AD09 4751 Business Loans Policy; SBA Guaranty................................................... 3245-AD22 4752 Amendments to the Amount of Flood Insurance Coverage Required of Recipients of Certain SBA Assistance........................................................................ 3245-AD28 4753 Small Business Investment Company Leverage............................................ 3245-AD29 4754 Business Loans/Alter Ego; Development Companies--Alter Ego............................ 3245-AD31 4755 Loans to State and Local Development Companies........................................ 3245-AD33 4756 Disaster Waiver of Judgment Lien Restriction.......................................... 3245-AD36 4757 Small Business Investment Companies; Leverage......................................... 3245-AD42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4758 Disadvantaged Business Status Protest and Appeals Procedures Amendments............... 3245-AC19 4759 Disclosure of Information and Privacy Act of 1974..................................... 3245-AC45 4760 Business Loan Policy; Media Policy.................................................... 3245-AC71 4761 Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee.................................. 3245-AC84 4762 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development; Miscellaneous Amendments... 3245-AC86 4763 Business Loans; Defense Economic Assistance........................................... 3245-AD11 4764 Small Business Investment Companies; Exemptions From SBA Regulations for Non-Borrowing SBICs................................................................................. 3245-AD14 4765 Disaster: Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Loans; Homeowner...................... 3245-AD39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Prerule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 4713. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE; MULTIYEAR GUARANTY AUTHORITY Legal Authority: See Additional Information. CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Legislation has been proposed to allow small business access to Office of Surety Guarantee funds on a revolving basis instead of availability per annual budget. Once legislation is approved, regulatory changes will result. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: This rule will be published upon enactment of legislation which has been proposed to Congress. Agency Contact: Dorothy D. Kleeschulte, Assistant Administrator, Office of Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6540 RIN: 3245-AD15 _______________________________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 4714. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 194 in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 3245-AB17 _______________________________________________________________________ 4715. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; SECTION 502 LOAN PROGRAM Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The regulations governing the section 502 loan program will be revised to include the same project eligibility provisions which currently appear in the 503/504 regulations. Additionally, the revised regulations will reflect that the focus of the 502 loan program is to facilitate and encourage lending in rural areas, which is one of SBA's current priorities. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: The language in the abstract has been revised to more accurately represent the proposed changes. Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485 RIN: 3245-AB35 _______________________________________________________________________ 4716. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 42 USC 2000d-1 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 112 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Technical amendment to SBA's current regulation to clarify that if recipients of assistance under any of SBA's programs are found to have discriminated, SBA is authorized to take certain actions such as withholding further assistance. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: George Robinson, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity & Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6750 RIN: 3245-AB36 _______________________________________________________________________ 4717. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 85-536; 15 USC 633; 15 USC 634; 15 USC 687; 15 USC 1691; 20 USC 1681 et seq; 29 USC 794 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 113 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Technical amendment to SBA's current regulation to clarify that if a beneficiary of one of SBA's financial assistance programs is found to have discriminated, SBA is authorized to take certain actions such as withholding further assistance or accelerating a loan. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: George Robinson, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity & Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6750 RIN: 3245-AB37 _______________________________________________________________________ 4718. USER FEES FOR SBA PROGRAMS Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 694a; 15 USC 694b; 5 USC app 1; 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 631; 15 USC 637(b); 15 USC 636(i); 15 USC 636(j); PL 93- 113 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 101; 13 CFR 107; 13 CFR 115; 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 124; 13 CFR 125; 13 CFR 129 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Establishment or modification of user fees for the following: use of SBA's Office of Advocacy database; guaranty of debentures issued by Small Business Investment Companies; guaranty of surety bonds, appeals of size determinations and standard industrial classification code designations; application to the Minority Small Business (Section 8(a)) Program; SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership, and SBA's Office of Veterans Affairs; and application for a Certificate of Competency. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: The promulgation of regulations pertaining to user fees will be determined in fiscal year 1994. Agency Contact: Ramona Powell, Chief Counsel for Debt Collection and Development Companies, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6644 RIN: 3245-AB44 _______________________________________________________________________ 4719. AMENDMENTS TO ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 101 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: General revision of 13 CFR part 101, Administration. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Mary Ann Gladden, Special Assistant to the Director of Personnel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6782 RIN: 3245-AC20 _______________________________________________________________________ 4720. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY AND CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANCE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 195 in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 3245-AC30 _______________________________________________________________________ 4721. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 100-590 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule contains revisions to the size regulations to address employee leasing arrangements, altering the jurisdiction of OHA, and other miscellaneous changes. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/95 NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Catherine Thomas, Program Manager, Size Determination Program, Office of Procurement Policy and Liaison, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6460 RIN: 3245-AC31 _______________________________________________________________________ 4722. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; COMBINATION ELECTRIC AND GAS AND OTHER UTILITY SERVICES Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL 100-656 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard for the three industries in SIC Industry Group 493. The current size standard is $3.5 million in average annual receipts. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/95 Final Action 06/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 4723. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE; REGULATIONS Legal Authority: 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 694a; 15 USC 694b; 5 USC app 1; PL 100-590 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The entire program regulations will be revised and reorganized to include substantive policy and procedural modifications which will be implemented. This revision is intended to eliminate inconsistencies, clarify procedures, reflect program experience and industry changes, and result in more efficient program operation. Planned regulatory changes include regulations pertaining to both the prior approval and preferred programs, fees, and premiums and claims for losses. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Final Action 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC97 has been merged into this entry. Agency Contact: Dorothy D. Kleeschulte, Assistant Administrator for Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6540 RIN: 3245-AC60 _______________________________________________________________________ 4724. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADJUSTMENT AND COLLECTION AGENCIES Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL 100-656 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard for the Adjustment and Collection Agencies. The current size standard is $3.5 million in gross receipts. The proposal will also address the issue of receipts calculated on a net income or gross income basis. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC64 _______________________________________________________________________ 4725. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HEALTH CARE SERVICES INDUSTRIES Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL 100-656 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to revise some or all of the 11 size standards within the health care services industries. The current size standard of $3.5 million in average annual receipts applies to each health care industry. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC68 _______________________________________________________________________ 4726. VETERANS' PROGRAM Legal Authority: PL 93-237; 15 USC 634(b)(6) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 116.2; 13 CFR 116.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: PL 93-237 requires that SBA provide special consideration to veterans, their survivors or dependents in the administration of Agency programs. This rule will amend the current definition of veteran and special consideration. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Leon Bechet, Director, Office of Veterans Affairs, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6773 RIN: 3245-AC95 _______________________________________________________________________ 4727. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Legal Authority: 15 USC 684; 15 USC 637(a)(18); 15 USC 637(a)(19); EO 12674 CFR Citation: 5 CFR ch XLIV Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Small Business Administration and the Office of Government Ethics are jointly issuing this proposed rule which is designed to establish uniform standards of ethical conduct for the officers and employees of the SBA. This proposed rule will be published at 5 CFR ch. XLIV and will supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch issued by the Office of Government Ethics (57 FR 35006; Aug. 7, 1992). This proposed rule is necessary to supplement the standards issued by OGE because it addresses ethical issues which are unique to SBA. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None 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, 202 205-6645 RIN: 3245-AC96 _______________________________________________________________________ 4728. WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS DEFINITION AND PROTEST AND APPEAL PROCESS Legal Authority: 15 USC 631; 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 656; EO 12138 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Executive Order 12138 created a national women's business enterprise policy and prescribed arrangements for developing, coordinating, and implementing a national program for women's business enterprise. This EO states that each department and agency of the executive branch ``shall take appropriate action to facilitate, preserve, and strengthen'' women-owned businesses. SBA is proposing these regulations to establish a definition of ``women-owned business'' and to provide a process to expeditiously resolve challenges to a self- certification of a women-owned business. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Juanita Weaver, Deputy Director for Women's Business Ownership, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Room 6250, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6673 RIN: 3245-AC98 _______________________________________________________________________ 4729. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; LEVERAGE Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; PL 102-366, title IV CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 4, 1992. Abstract: This rule implements changes mandated by title IV of PL 102- 366, specifically section 414, which permits approvals for leverage to be obligated in one fiscal year and guaranteed or disbursed in the following fiscal year. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510 RIN: 3245-AD01 _______________________________________________________________________ 4730. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; ACCREDITED LENDERS PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a; 15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations governing the 503 Development Company Loan Program. The proposed regulations will allow for designation of experienced development companies as Accredited Lenders to undertake loan processing, servicing and collection functions, and responsibilities with respect to SBA development company loans with quick response time assured by SBA in approving applications. This designation is comparable to the Certified Lenders Program for the general business loan program of SBA. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485 RIN: 3245-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 4731. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; SELLER FINANCING BY REGULATED LENDERS Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a; 15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations governing the 503 development company program. Under the existing rule, if the seller of property for a 503 project also provides the participating third party loan, the seller financing must be subordinate to the 503 loan. The proposed rule will allow an exemption to the requirement for subordination if the seller is a federally regulated lender. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485 RIN: 3245-AD17 _______________________________________________________________________ 4732. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY; CARE AND PRESERVATION OF COLLATERAL (CPCS) Legal Authority: 15 USC 631; 41 USC 403(11) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.200 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 5(b)(4) of the Small Business Act sets a limit of $1,000 on the amount of CPC which can be obtained without competitive bid. This section was based on procurement legislation which was in effect at the time the Act was drafted (40 years ago). Since then, the amount contained in procurement regulations has steadily increased. It is currently $25,000. Unfortunately, the Small Business Act was never amended and remains at $1,000. This unrealistic limit greatly impedes the field offices' ability to perform their required tasks efficiently. To correct this oversight and to prevent a recurrence, the end of the second sentence of the Small Business Act will be amended to read ``. . . or the amount thereof does not exceed the small purchase threshold as defined in section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 403(11).'' The Agency will use SOP 50 50 1 to set limits on amounts within the small purchase threshold. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Earl Chambers, Assistant Administrator, Office of Portfolio Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6481 RIN: 3245-AD21 _______________________________________________________________________ 4733. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standards for equipment rental and leasing under SIC codes 7352, 7353, and 7359. The present size standard for these industries is $3.5 million. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Final Action 03/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AD26 _______________________________________________________________________ 4734.SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SIMPLIFICATION Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking constitutes the residual portion of a regulatory initiative that resulted in issuance of a final rule adjusting receipts-based size standards for inflation, published on April 7, 1994 (59 FR 16513). The present proposal is to reduce the current number of size standards in order to simplify the size program and the size status determination process. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AD38 _______________________________________________________________________ 4735. PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING SIZE PROTESTS Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c); PL 102-486 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121.1603(a)(4) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This clarification to the procedural rules governing size protests makes clear that contracting officers cannot file size protests regarding negotiated procurements until the identity of the prospective awardee has been established. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: David R. Kohler, Associate General Counsel for General Law, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 7200, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6645 RIN: 3245-AD40 _______________________________________________________________________ 4736. AMENDMENT TO GRANTS MANAGEMENT COMMON RULE Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 143.36 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This revision to the grants management common rule revises the dollar threshold for the use of simplified procedures governing purchase of goods and services by State and local government grantees. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal Agency Contact: Calvin Jenkins, Acting Associate Administrator for Administration, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 5000, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6630 RIN: 3245-AD41 _______________________________________________________________________ 4737. EXPORT REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(a) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 122 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The entire Export Revolving Line of Credit program regulations will be revised and reorganized to include policy and procedural modifications resulting from a pilot program ending September 30, 1995. The revision is intended to result in more efficient and effective program operation. Planned regulatory changes include regulations pertaining to fees, interest rates, use of proceeds and percentage of loan guarantee. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Irene L. Fisher, Assistant Administrator, Office of International Trade, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 6100, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6720 RIN: 3245-AD43 _______________________________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 4738. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 99-591; PL 99-661 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125.5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Overall revision to Certificate of Competency regulations. Additionally, this rule will include guidelines for application of subcontracting limitations imposed by PL 99-591 and PL 99-661. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/92 57 FR 37909 NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/92 Final Action Effective 06/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: RIN 3245-AB62 has been merged with this rulemaking action. Agency Contact: Thomas A. Dumaresq, Associate Administrator for Government Contracting, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6460 RIN: 3245-AA74 _______________________________________________________________________ 4739. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; PROPOSED REVISION OF CIRCULAR A-110 Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 143 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation establishes a uniform administrative rule for the SBA's grants and cooperative agreements. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/04/88 53 FR 44710 NPRM Comment Period End 01/03/89 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: David R. Kohler, Associate General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 7th Floor, 202 205-6645 RIN: 3245-AB67 _______________________________________________________________________ 4740. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 99-591; PL 99-661 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: SBA is imposing a size standard of 500 employees for the recently deregulated natural gas distribution industry firms which now compete for Federal natural gas contracts. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/25/88 53 FR 47663 Final Action 06/00/95 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AB94 _______________________________________________________________________ 4741. BUSINESS LOANS Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h); 31 USC 3717(e) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow SBA to recover its collection costs from borrowers who have failed to satisfy their loan agreements and to assess additional penalties permitted by law. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/28/89 54 FR 35499 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/89 54 FR 35499 Second NPRM 05/19/93 58 FR 29152 Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/93 58 FR 29152 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: A second notice of proposed rulemaking was published May 19, 1993 (58 FR 29152). However, the second NPRM only addressed Business Loans (13 CFR 120). Agency Contact: John Cox, Assistant Administrator for Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490 RIN: 3245-AB99 _______________________________________________________________________ 4742. GOVERNMENTWIDE RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319; 15 USC 634(b)(6) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 146 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 23, 1989. OMB published Governmentwide interim final guidance on this subject December 20, 1989, 54 FR 52305, thereby meeting the statutory deadline. Abstract: Section 319 of Pub. L. 101-121 generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants or loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific contract, grant or loan. Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or a Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, must disclose lobbying activities. This Office of Management and Budget crafted common rule will implement this law. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/26/90 55 FR 6736 Interim Final Rule Effective 02/26/90 55 FR 6736 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/27/90 55 FR 6736 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Martin D. Teckler, Deputy General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6642 RIN: 3245-AC07 _______________________________________________________________________ 4743. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW 301(D) SBIC FUNDING AUTHORITY AND TERMS CONTAINED IN PUBLIC LAW 101-162 Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq, as amended; PL 100-590; PL 101-162 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule changes the present regulations governing the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program in order to implement amendments made to the Small Business Investment Act (15 USC 661 et seq) by Public Laws 100-590 and 101-162 with regard to funds invested in private capital, provisions followed by SBA to buy down leverage in 301(d) SBICs and to set the interest rate on preferred securities purchased by SBA after November 20, 1988. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/10/90 55 FR 28166 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Ronald C. Cibolski, Director, Office of Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510 RIN: 3245-AC09 _______________________________________________________________________ 4744. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; COMPUTER SERVICES INDUSTRIES Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 100-656 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule revises the size standard for computer-integrated systems design, computer programming services, and other computer- related services to $14.5 million in average annual receipts. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/13/91 56 FR 38364 NPRM Comment Period End 10/15/91 56 FR 38364 Interim Final Rule 06/23/92 57 FR 27906 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC11 _______________________________________________________________________ 4745. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL 100-656 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standards that apply to the removal and disposal of hazardous waste and other environmental cleanup activities. Currently, several industry size standards may be used depending on the type of activity. The proposal may consider if a new industry classification should be developed for these activities and what size standard is appropriate. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/13/93 58 FR 4074 Notice of Court Order Vacating Interim Final Rule 08/09/93 58 FR 42355 Interim Final Rule Withdrawn 10/08/93 58 FR 52415 Second NPRM 10/08/93 58 FR 52452 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC58 _______________________________________________________________________ 4746. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADVERTISING SERVICES INDUSTRIES Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to increase the size standard for four advertising services industries from $3.5 million in annual receipts (defined to include all revenue in whatever form received or accrued from whatever source) to $6 million in annual receipts (excluding amounts remitted to other firms). Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/25/92 57 FR 38452 NPRM Comment Period End 09/24/92 Final Action 11/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC78 _______________________________________________________________________ 4747. PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS; MAJOR SOURCE OF EMPLOYMENT Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 USC 636(f); PL 100-590; PL 102-190; PL 102-395; PL 103-75 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Small Business Act, the total amount of disaster assistance a borrower may receive from SBA in connection with any one disaster is limited to $1,500,000 unless the borrower is a major source of employment in the disaster area and SBA, in its discretion, waives the $1,500,000 limit. The proposed rule will clarify the definition of a ``major source of employment.'' Additionally, the rule will provide that SBA will not waive the statutory limit unless the major source of employment's damaged location(s) in the disaster area is (are) in imminent danger of going out of business as a result of the disaster and the SBA loan is necessary to avoid substantial unemployment in the disaster area. Finally, the rule will amend the current regulation to increase the statutory limit on disaster assistance to a single borrower from $500,000 to $1,500,000 in accordance with PL 103-75. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/31/93 58 FR 45855 NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/93 58 FR 45855 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC92 has been merged into this entry. Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Assistant Administrator for Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734 RIN: 3245-AC82 _______________________________________________________________________ 4748. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c); PL 101-574 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Rule to establish procedures for requesting/granting waivers of the nonmanufacturer rule on specific solicitations, based on contracting officer determinations. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/21/93 58 FR 48981 NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/93 58 FR 48981 Final Action 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Thomas Dumaresq, Associate Administrator for Government Contracting, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6460 RIN: 3245-AC87 _______________________________________________________________________ 4749. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ESTABLISHMENT OF SIZE STANDARDS Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c); PL 102-366 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 4, 1993. Final, Statutory, March 4, 1993. Abstract: Rule to establish procedures for the development of small business size standards by other Federal agencies and for SBA's review of those standards. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/13/93 58 FR 52929 NPRM Second Comment Period End 11/12/93 58 FR 52929 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AD07 _______________________________________________________________________ 4750. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM; ALTERNATIVE SIZE STANDARD Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to streamline the size standard for the Business Loan Program by establishing an alternate size standard based on a firm's net income and net worth. Currently, a firm is an eligible small business if it meets the size standard for its primary industry. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AD09 _______________________________________________________________________ 4751. BUSINESS LOANS POLICY; SBA GUARANTY Legal Authority: 15 USC 631 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.200 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In a previous ruling, the Office of General Counsel stated that the Small Business Act limited the Agency's guaranty to loans only. For this reason, when a participating lender servicing a liquidation account finds a term buyer for assets acquired through foreclosure, the Agency is forced to expend funds to purchase the guaranty and establish the account as an immediate participation even if such action is not in the government's best interest. The first sentence of section 5(b)(7) of the Small Business Act will be amended to read ``...dealing with or realizing on loans made under the provisions of this Act and receivables relating thereto or emanating therefrom....'' The Agency will use SOP 50 51 1 to establish operating parameters for the loan servicing offices. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/00/96 Final Action 12/00/97 Final Action Effective 12/00/98 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Earl Chambers, Assistant Administrator, Office of Portfolio Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6481 RIN: 3245-AD22 _______________________________________________________________________ 4752. AMENDMENTS TO THE AMOUNT OF FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED OF RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN SBA ASSISTANCE Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 USC 636(f); PL 102-395; PL 103-75 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 116 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the proposed rule, flood insurance would be required in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the sum of all liens on the property (including any SBA lien) plus, if the SBA assistance is unsecured, the outstanding balance of the SBA assistance or (2) the insurable value of the property, but in no event would the required insurance exceed the maximum flood insurance available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/19/94 59 FR 2782 NPRM Comment Period End 02/18/94 59 FR 2782 Final Action 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Assistant Administrator for Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734 RIN: 3245-AD28 _______________________________________________________________________ 4753. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY LEVERAGE Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687m CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed regulation would exempt non-leveraged Licensees from certain regulations primarily intended to safeguard SBA's interests as a creditor of, guarantor of, and/or investor in, Leveraged Licensees. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510 RIN: 3245-AD29 _______________________________________________________________________ 4754. BUSINESS LOANS/ALTER EGO; DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES--ALTER EGO Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a; 15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108; 13 CFR 120 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow certain passive businesses to be eligible for SBA financial assistance under both the SBA's development company and 7(a) business loan programs if the real estate (or personal property) it holds would be used by an eligible small business concern in which any owner of at least 20 percent of the passive business owns at least 20 percent of the small business concern. The rule would also eliminate many requirements and restrictions which limit the use of real estate holding entities in SBA's business loan and development company programs. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/94 59 FR 8425 NPRM Comment Period End 04/22/94 59 FR 8425 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: John Cox, Assistant Administrator for Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490 RIN: 3245-AD31 _______________________________________________________________________ 4755. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a; 15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule is being promulgated for the purpose of allowing a borrower under the 504 program to both buy property and receive financing assistance from a regulated lender. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485 RIN: 3245-AD33 _______________________________________________________________________ 4756. DISASTER WAIVER OF JUDGMENT LIEN RESTRICTION Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 USC 636(f); PL 102-395; PL 103-75; PL 101-647 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule applies only to disaster assistance and would enable SBA to waive, for good cause shown, the restriction in the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act of 1990 prohibition debtors on whose property the U.S. has an outstanding judgment lien from receiving certain assistance from the Federal Government. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/29/94 59 FR 33456 NPRM Comment Period End 08/29/94 59 FR 33456 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael Deegan, Director, Office of Operations, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734 RIN: 3245-AD36 _______________________________________________________________________ 4757. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; LEVERAGE 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 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule would permit small business investment companies licensed under sections 301(c) and (d) of the Small Business Investment Act to reserve future availability of SBA financial assistance through SBA's conditional commitment to guarantee debentures, participating and preferred securities offered in the future. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/08/94 59 FR 40315 NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/94 59 FR 40315 Final Action 10/00/94 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 6300, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510 RIN: 3245-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 4758. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS PROTEST AND APPEALS PROCEDURES AMENDMENTS Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124, subpart B Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations governing the processing of protests and appeals of self-certifications of disadvantaged status made in connection with the 8(d) program, the Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) program of the Department of Defense and other programs that require SBA to determine disadvantaged status as a condition of eligibility. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Merged With RIN 3245-AC30 08/18/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6410 RIN: 3245-AC19 _______________________________________________________________________ 4759. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552(a) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102, subpart B Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Regulations for the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1974 will be added to the Agency's regulations on the Privacy Act of 1974. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/16/93 58 FR 14146 Final Action 03/16/93 58 FR 14146 Final Action Effective 03/16/93 58 FR 14146 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal Agency Contact: John H. Barnett, Assistant Administrator for Hearings and Appeals, Small Business Administration, 1250 23rd St. NW., Suite 402, Washington, DC 20416, 202 653-7735 RIN: 3245-AC45 _______________________________________________________________________ 4760. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY; MEDIA POLICY Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to amend SBA's regulations with respect to loan eligibility under the media policy rule. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/94 59 FR 36042 NPRM Comment Period End 06/05/94 59 FR 36042 Final Action 07/15/94 59 FR 36042 Final Action Effective 07/15/94 59 FR 36042 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: John Cox, Assistant Administrator for Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490 RIN: 3245-AC71 _______________________________________________________________________ 4761. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SURETY BOND GUARANTEE Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard applicable to surety bond guarantee applicants in construction and services industries. The current size standard is $3.5 million in average annual receipts. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/27/93 58 FR 45300 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/93 58 FR 45300 Final Action Correction; 07/27/ 94 at 59 FR 38116. 06/01/94 59 FR 28231 Final Action Effective 06/01/94 59 FR 28231 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6618 RIN: 3245-AC84 _______________________________________________________________________ 4762. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS 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; PL 101-37 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This interim final rule addresses two recent decisions of SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals. In addition, the rule removes general inconsistencies which currently exist between SBA's regulations and the Small Business Act as amended by PL 101-574. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Merged With RIN 3245-AC30 08/18/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6410 RIN: 3245-AC86 _______________________________________________________________________ 4763. BUSINESS LOANS; DEFENSE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(m) CFR Citation: 13 CFR 122 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would implement section 7(a)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 636(a)(2)), enacted by PL 102-366, which authorizes SBA to make or guarantee loans to businesses which have been detrimentally affected by the closure or substantial reduction of a Department of Defense installation. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/93 58 FR 45078 NPRM Comment Period End 10/26/93 58 FR 45078 Final Action 02/09/94 59 FR 5940 Final Action Effective 02/09/94 59 FR 5940 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: John Cox, Assistant Administrator for Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490 RIN: 3245-AD11 _______________________________________________________________________ 4764. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; EXEMPTIONS FROM SBA REGULATIONS FOR NON-BORROWING SBICS Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687m CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 4, 1992. Abstract: This rule will further implement changes mandated by title IV of PL 102-366 by proposing to exempt non-borrowing SBICs from all SBA regulations that are designed solely to project SBA's position as a creditor with SBICs that use government backed funding. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/07/94 59 FR 5552 NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/94 Merged With RIN 3245-AD29 08/18/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510 RIN: 3245-AD14 _______________________________________________________________________ 4765. DISASTER: PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY LOANS; HOMEOWNER Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 USC 636(f); PL 102-395; PL 103-75 CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule revised on an interim basis the commencement date for the increase in the limitations on SBA's share of homeowners disaster assistance adopted by SBA on February 10, 1994 (59 FR 6213). Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/15/94 59 FR 36045 Final Action Effective 07/15/94 59 FR 36045 Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael Deegan, Director, Office of Operations, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734 RIN: 3245-AD39 [FR Doc. 94-22304 Filed 11-10-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-F