[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XLIV Small Business Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 31228]]SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) _______________________________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Ch. I Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Small Business Administration (SBA). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ 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will probably be finalized during the agenda period); Part III, Completed Actions (includes regulations completed or withdrawn and any reviews completed since the preceding agenda).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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3652 Surety Bond Guarantee............................................................... 3245-AE13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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...................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3669 Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset........................... 3245-AE50 [[Page 31229]] 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Business Administration--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3680 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 3245-AE61 Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)....................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Business Administration--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Business Administration--Discontinued Entries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Identification Title Date Comments Number -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3245-AE87 Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Premier Certified Lender Program (PCLP) 04/29/2003 Merged With 3245-AE41 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Small Business Administration (SBA) Prerule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 [[Page 31230]] Phone: 202 205-6549 RIN: 3245-AE13 _______________________________________________________________________ Small Business Administration (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 [[Page 31231]] _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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, [[Page 31232]] Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 6300, Washington, DC 20416 Phone: 202 205-6510 Fax: 202 205-6959 RIN: 3245-AE69 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 31233]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Small Business Administration (SBA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 [[Page 31234]] Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416 Phone: 202 205-6481 RIN: 3245-AE50 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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 [[Page 31235]] 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 [[Page 31236]] 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 [[Page 31237]] 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 [FR Doc. 03-7440 Filed 05-23-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-S