[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLIV
Small Business Administration
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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 48th 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III, Completed Actions (includes regulations completed or withdrawn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.
Hector V. Barreto,
Administrator.
Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3652 Surety Bond Guarantee............................................................... 3245-AE13
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Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3653 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business 3245-AC96
Administration......................................................................
3654 Disclosure of Information Regulations; Subpart B.................................... 3245-AE03
3655 Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions......................... 3245-AE05
3656 Small Business Lending Companies Regulations........................................ 3245-AE14
3657 8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.............. 3245-AE38
3658 Development Company Loan (504) Program Changes...................................... 3245-AE41
3659 SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement and Technical Amendments..... 3245-AE47
3660 Small Business Investment Companies--Civil Penalties for Late Submission of Required 3245-AE69
Reports.............................................................................
3661 Small Business Investment Companies--Amendment Under the Small Business 3245-AE70
Reauthorization Act of 2000.........................................................
3662 Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program......... 3245-AE76
3663 Small Business Investment Companies--Maximum Leverage Eligibility................... 3245-AE79
3664 Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program........................ 3245-AE81
3665 Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Applications by Certified Development 3245-AE83
Companies (CDCs) for Liquidation and Litigation Authority/Uniform Liquidation and
Litigation Procedures...............................................................
3666 Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive......................... 3245-AE96
3667 Small Business Size Standards; New Car Dealers...................................... 3245-AF01
3668 Size for Purposes of the Multiple Award Schedule and Other Multiple Award Contracts; 3245-AF06
Small Business Size Regulations; 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged
Business Status Determinations......................................................
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Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3669 Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset........................... 3245-AE50
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3670 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 3245-AE59
Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.......................
3671 HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program............................................. 3245-AE66
3672 Business Loans and Development Company Loans 2000 Act Changes....................... 3245-AE68
3673 Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories................................. 3245-AE78
3674 Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers......... 3245-AE80
3675 Small Business Size Standards; Forest Fire Suppression and Fuels Management Services 3245-AE89
3676 Small Business Size Regulations: Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the 3245-AE92
Office of Hearings and Appeals......................................................
3677 Record Disclosure and Privacy; The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments 3245-AE94
of 1996.............................................................................
3678 Small Business Size Standards; Facilities Support Services (Including Base 3245-AF03
Maintenance)........................................................................
3679 Prime Contracting Assistance; Contract Bundling..................................... 3245-AF07
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Small Business Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3680 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 3245-AE61
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3681 Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment................................................ 3245-AE56
3682 Small Business Size Regulation; Petroleum Refineries................................ 3245-AE84
3683 New Markets Venture Capital Program; Amendments..................................... 3245-AE91
3684 Disaster Loan Program--Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.............................. 3245-AE97
3685 Small Business Size Standards; Tour Operators....................................... 3245-AE98
3686 Small Business Size Standards; Job Corp Centers..................................... 3245-AF02
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Small Business Administration--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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3245-AE87 Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Premier Certified Lender Program (PCLP) 04/29/2003 Merged With 3245-AE41
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Prerule Stage
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3652. 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 the Preferred Surety Bond and the
Prior Approval program regulations to simplify the language, make the
rule easier to understand, and clarify policy.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 09/00/03
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
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Phone: 202 205-6549
RIN: 3245-AE13
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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3653. 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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/04
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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3654. 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 12/00/03
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3245-AE03
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3655. 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 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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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3656. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(b)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.470
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 13 CFR 120.470 to clarify and
strengthen the rules regarding Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs)
monitoring and oversight for safety and soundness, compliance, and
related areas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Janet A. Tasker, Associate Administrator for Lender
Oversight, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-3049
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3245-AE14
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3657. 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
one 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 12/00/03
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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3658. 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 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. This rule proposes to identify certain
Premier Certified Lenders Program participation requirements and
various policies and procedures designed to ensure the program is
properly administered, managed, and controlled. Further, this proposed
rule would amend the rules governing the job opportunity objective for
the 504 program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/06/02 67 FR 72622
ANPRM Comment Period Extended 02/03/03 68 FR 5234
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/06/03
NPRM 07/00/03
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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3659. 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 02/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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-AE47
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3660. 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. The proposed amount of civil
penalties are for each day past the due date, it must pay to SBA
$100.00 per day per report. The civil penalties will continue to accrue
until and including the date upon which it submits the complete and
accurate report.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for
Investment,
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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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3661. 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 10/00/03
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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3662. 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 08/00/03
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
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE76
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3663. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--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 10/00/03
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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3664. 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 above the current $6 million size standard.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/03
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
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE81
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3665. 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 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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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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3666. 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 08/00/03
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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3667. 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 proposes to increase the current 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 07/00/03
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
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AF01
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3668. [bull] SIZE FOR PURPOSES OF THE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE AND OTHER
MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS; SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; 8(A) BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend SBA's small business size
regulations as it relates to the General Services Administration's
Multiple Award Schedule Program, including the Federal Supply Schedule,
multiple award contracts, including Governmentwide Acquisition
Contracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/25/03 68 FR 20350
NPRM Comment Period End 06/24/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Linda Williams, AA, Office of Government Contracting,
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC
20416
Phone: 202 401-8150
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AF06
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Final Rule Stage
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3669. 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 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Arnold Rosenthal, Assistant Administrator for Portfolio
Management, Small Business
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Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6481
RIN: 3245-AE50
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3670. 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 09/00/03
Final Action Effective 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: L. Rose Trujillo, Acting Assistant Administrator,
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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3671. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC
644(c); 15 USC 662(5); PL 105-135, sec 601 et seq, 111 Stat 2592; sec
304, PL 103-403, 108 Stat 4175, 4188
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 125; 13 CFR 126
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA amends its regulations for the HUBZone Empowerment
Contracting Program to incorporate changes enacted by Public Law 106-
554. The amended regulation addresses eligibility requirements for
small business concerns owned by Native American Tribal Governments and
Community Development Corporations and the addition of new HUBZone
areas called redesignated areas. This rule will: (1) consolidate all
subcontracting requirements into one regulation, (2) provide language
on how to petition for changes in subcontracting requirements, (3)
apply nonmanufacturer rules consistently for all programs, (4) provide
how small nonmanufacturers should submit products of any manufacturer
for contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold, (5) address
statutory amendments, and (6) make technical changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/28/02 67 FR 3826
NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/26/02 67 FR 8739
NPRM Comment Period End 02/27/02
NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/02
Final Action 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale, Associate Administrator for HUBZone
Empowerment Contracting Program, Small Business Administration, 409
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6731
RIN: 3245-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________
3672. 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, and SBA is redrafting a new Direct Final Rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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 08/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3673. 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 revises the size standard for the Testing
Laboratories
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/09/02 67 FR 17020
NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/02
NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/03/02 67 FR 56966
Final Action 07/00/03
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
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________
3674. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/24/02 67 FR 48419
NPRM Comment Period End 08/23/02
Final Action 09/00/03
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
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________
3675. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/19/02 67 FR 47480
NPRM Comment Period End 08/19/02
Final Action 07/00/03
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
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________
3676. 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
Abstract: This 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 additional programs such as SBA's HUBZone program and
the Governmentwide Small Disadvantaged Business Program. This 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/22/02 67 FR 70339
NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/03
Final Rule 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________
3677. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/11/02 67 FR 57539
NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/02
Final Action 06/00/03
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3245-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________
3678. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES
(INCLUDING BASE MAINTENANCE)
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
facilities support services and base maintenance. A review of industry
data indicates an increase to the size standard is needed to better
define the size of a small business in this industry.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/03/03 68 FR 5234
NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 56121 Facilities Support Services
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________
3679. [bull] PRIME CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE; CONTRACT BUNDLING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise the definition of bundling and
coordinate procedures for advising small business specialists of
proposed acquisition strategies or plans on contracts or orders above a
specified dollar threshold.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/31/03 68 FR 5134
NPRM Comment Period End 04/01/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Linda Williams, AA, Office of Government Contracting,
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC
20416
Phone: 202 401-8150
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________
Small Business Administration (SBA) Long-Term Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3680. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 145
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Campilongo
Phone: 202 205-6879
RIN: 3245-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________
Small Business Administration (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3681. SIZE STANDARDS: INFLATION ADJUSTMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/24/02 67 FR 65285
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________
3682. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; PETROLEUM REFINERIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/28/03 68 FR 15047
Final Action Effective 04/28/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205-6618
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Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________
3683. NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 11/12/02 67 FR 68498
Final Rule Effective 12/12/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Austin J. Belton
Phone: 202 205-7027
RIN: 3245-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________
3684. DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM--DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Becky Celeste Brantley
Phone: 202 205-6734
Fax: 202 205-7725
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3245-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________
3685. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TOUR OPERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/02/02 67 FR 61829
Final Action 04/04/03 68 FR 16405
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________
3686. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; JOB CORP CENTERS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/22/02 67 FR 70330
Final Rule 03/21/03 68 FR 13807
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
RIN: 3245-AF02
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