[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 40136-40143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-15498]





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Vol. 76



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Small Business Administration











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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda



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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION



13 CFR Ch. I




Semiannual Regulatory Agenda



AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).



ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.



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SUMMARY: This Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current 

and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions 

of the Small Business Administration (SBA). This agenda provides the 

public with information about SBA's regulatory activity. SBA expects 

that this information will enable the public to be more aware of, and 

effectively participate in, the SBA's regulatory activity. SBA invites 

the public to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 



General



    Please direct general comments or inquiries to Martin ``Sparky'' 

Conrey, Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Appropriations, 

U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, 

DC 20416, (202) 619-0638, [email protected].



Specific



    Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual 

regulatory activities identified in this agenda to the individual 

listed in the summary of the regulation as the point of contact for 

that regulation.



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA provides this notice under the 

requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601 

to 612 and Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 

which require each agency to publish a semiannual agenda of 

regulations. The regulatory agenda is a summary of all current and 

projected rulemakings, as well as actions completed since the 

publication of the last regulatory agenda for the agency. SBA's last 

semiannual regulatory agenda was published on December 20, 2010 at 75 

FR 79864. The semiannual agenda of the SBA conforms to the Unified 

Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service Center.

    Beginning in fall 2007, the Internet became the basic means for 

disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be 

available online at http://www.reginfo.gov in a format that greatly 

enhances a user's ability to obtain information about the rules in the 

agency's Agenda.

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires federal agencies to publish 

their regulatory flexibility agendas in the Federal Register. 

Therefore, SBA's printed agenda entries include regulatory actions that 

are in the SBA's regulatory flexibility agenda. A regulatory 

flexibility agenda shall contain, among other things, ``a brief 

description of the subject area of any rule, which is likely to have a 

significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 

entities.'' Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain 

information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda 

requirements. Additional information on these entries is available in 

the Unified Agenda published on the Internet.



    Dated: March 2, 2011.

Karen G. Mills,

Administrator.



           Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage

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                                                           Regulation

       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.

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289.......................  Small Business Technology          3245-AF45

                             Transfer (STTR) Policy

                             Directive.

290.......................  Small Business Innovation          3245-AF84

                             Research Program Policy

                             Directive.

291.......................  SBA Express Loan Program;          3245-AF85

                             Export Express Program.

292.......................  Implementation of Military         3245-AF87

                             Reservist and Veteran

                             Small Business

                             Reauthorization and

                             Opportunity Act of 2008.

293.......................  Implementation of Small            3245-AF88

                             Business Disaster

                             Response and Loan

                             Improvement Act of 2008:

                             Expedited Disaster

                             Assistance Program.

294.......................  Implementation of Small            3245-AF99

                             Business Disaster

                             Response and Loan

                             Improvement Act of 2008:

                             Private Loan Disaster

                             Program.

295.......................  Interest Rate--Resetting           3245-AG03

                             Fixed Interest Rate.

296.......................  504 Regulatory                     3245-AG04

                             Enhancements.

297.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG05

                             Standards for Loan,

                             Investment, and Surety

                             Programs.

298.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG08

                             Standards: Transportation

                             and Warehousing

                             Industries.

299.......................  Statement of Personal              3245-AG11

                             History (Form 912)

                             Modification.

300.......................  Small Business Jobs Act:           3245-AG16

                             Small Business Size

                             Standards; Alternative

                             Size Standard for 7(a)

                             and 504 Business Loan

                             Programs.

301.......................  Small Business Jobs Act:           3245-AG20

                             Multiple Award Contracts

                             and Small Business Set-

                             Asides.

302.......................  Small Business Jobs Act:           3245-AG21

                             Bundling and Contract

                             Consolidation.

303.......................  Small Business Jobs Act:           3245-AG22

                             Subcontract Integrity.

304.......................  Small Business Jobs Act:           3245-AG23

                             Small Business Size and

                             Status Integrity.

305.......................  Small Business Jobs Act:           3245-AG24

                             Small Business Mentor-

                             Prot[eacute]g[eacute]

                             Programs.

306.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG25

                             Standards for Utilities

                             Industries.

307.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG26

                             Standards for Information

                             Industries.

308.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG27

                             Standards for

                             Administrative and

                             Support, Waste Management

                             and Remediation Services

                             Industries.

309.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG28

                             Standards: Real Estate,

                             Rental and Leasing

                             Industries.

310.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG29

                             Standards: Educational

                             Services Industries.

311.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG30

                             Standards: Health Care

                             and Social Assistance

                             Services Industries.

312.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG31

                             Standards: Application of

                             Nonmanufacturer Rule to

                             Processors and other

                             Producers.

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             Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage

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                                                           Regulation

       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.

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313.......................  Lender Oversight Program..         3245-AE14

314.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AG07

                             Standards: Professional,

                             Scientific, and Technical

                             Services.

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            Small Business Administration--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.

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315.......................  Small Business Development         3245-AE05

                             Centers (SBDC) Program

                             Revisions.

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            Small Business Administration--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.

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316.......................  Small Business Size                3245-AF53

                             Regulations; (8)a

                             Business Development/

                             Small Disadvantaged

                             Business Status

                             Determination.

317.......................  Small Business, Small              3245-AF65

                             Disadvantaged Business,

                             HUBZone, and Service-

                             Disabled Veteran-Owned

                             Protest and Appeal

                             Regulations.

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)



Proposed Rule Stage



289. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 638

    Abstract: SBA plans on updating the STTR Policy Directive to 

address and clarify certain relevant executive and statutory 

requirements. SBA also plans on making changes to the Directive to 

allow for improved data collection and reporting from participating 

agencies; and revising the definitions of some terms.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Edsel M. Brown Jr., Assistant Director, Office of 

Innovation, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-6450, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF45



290. Small Business Innovation Research Program Policy Directive



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 638

    Abstract: SBA plans to update the SBIR Policy Directive to address 

and clarify certain relevant executive and statutory requirements. SBA 

also plans on making changes to the Directive to allow for improved 

data collection and reporting from participating agencies; and revising 

the definitions of some terms.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Edsel M. Brown Jr., Assistant Director, Office of 

Innovation, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-6450, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF84



291. SBA Express Loan Program; Export Express Program



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(31) and (35)

    Abstract: SBA plans to issue regulations for the SBA Express loan 

program codified in section 7(a)(31) of the Small Business Act. The SBA 

Express loan program reduces the number of Government mandated forms 

and procedures, streamlines the processing and reduces the cost of 

smaller, less complex SBA loans. Particular features of the SBA Express 

loan program include: (1) SBA Express loans carry a maximum SBA 

guaranty of 50 percent; (2) a response to an SBA Express loan 

application will be given within 36 hours; (3) lenders and borrowers 

can negotiate the interest rate, which may not exceed SBA maximums; and 

(4) qualified lenders may be granted authorization to make eligibility 

determinations. SBA also plans to issue regulations for the Export 

Express Program codified at 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act. The 

Export Express Program, made permanent by the Small Business Jobs Act, 

makes guaranteed financing available for export development activities.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial 

Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7562, Fax: 202 481-0248, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF85



292. Implementation of Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business 

Reauthorization and Opportunity Act of 2008



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(q); 15 U.S.C. 636(j)

    Abstract: SBA plans to issue regulations to implement section 205 

of the Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization 

and Opportunity Act. This Act provides that any time limitation on any 

qualification, certification, or period of participation imposed under 

the Small Business Act on any program that is available to small 

business concerns shall be extended for a small business concern that 

is owned and controlled by a veteran who was called or ordered to 

active duty or a service-disabled veteran who became such a veteran due 

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active military duty. These regulations will provide guidance on 

tolling of time limitations for veteran-owned small businesses.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of 

Policy and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, 

SW, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7322, Fax: 202 481-1540, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF87



293. Implementation of Small Business Disaster Response and Loan 

Improvement Act of 2008: Expedited Disaster Assistance Program



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 636(j)

    Abstract: This proposed rule would establish and implement an 

expedited disaster assistance business loan program under which the SBA 

will guarantee short-term loans made by private lenders to eligible 

small businesses located in a catastrophic disaster area. The maximum 

loan amount is $150,000, and SBA will guarantee timely payment of 

principal and interest to the lender. The maximum loan term will be 180 

days, and the interest rate will be limited to 300 basis points over 

the Federal funds rate.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial 

Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7562, Fax: 202 481-0248, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF88



294. Implementation of Small Business Disaster Response and Loan 

Improvement Act of 2008: Private Loan Disaster Program



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 636

    Abstract: This proposed rule would establish and implement a 

private disaster loan program under which SBA will guarantee loans made 

by qualified lenders to eligible small businesses and homeowners 

located in a catastrophic disaster area. Private disaster loans made 

under this programs will have the same terms and conditions as SBA's 

direct disaster loans. In addition, SBA will guarantee timely payment 

of principal and interest to the lender. SBA may guarantee up to 85 

percent of any loan under this program and the maximum loan amount is 

$2 million.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial 

Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7562, Fax: 202 481-0248, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF99



295. Interest Rate--Resetting Fixed Interest Rate



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634

    Abstract: SBA currently offers either a fixed or variable interest 

rate for 7(a) loans. In addition to these rates, the Agency is working 

to develop a shorter term fixed interest rate with the ability to be 

re-set at periodic intervals. This type of rate is currently available 

in the commercial market place and will help provide additional options 

for small business borrowers. By authorizing this option, SBA is 

recognizing a need to allow lenders to utilize market opportunities.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial 

Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7562, Fax: 202 481-0248, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG03



296. 504 Regulatory Enhancements



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.

    Abstract: SBA proposes to revise the regulations for the Agency's 

504 Certified Development Company (CDC) Loan Program in order to (1) 

simplify processes and reduce the regulatory burdens on program 

participants while maintaining appropriate controls to mitigate risk; 

(2) increase opportunities for other nonprofit economic development 

entities to participate in the program either as independent CDCs or 

affiliates of CDCs, especially in communities not currently served; (3) 

expand the area of operations for CDCs from statewide to regional; (4) 

hold CDC Board of Directors more accountable for the CDCs economic 

development, financial strength, executive compensation and portfolio 

performance; (5) clarify current regulations; and (6) update the 

regulations with statutory requirements.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Andrew B. McConnell Jr., Chief, 504 Loan Program, 

Office of Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 

Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7238, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG04



297. Small Business Size Standards for Loan, Investment, and Surety 

Programs



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 636(b), 637, 644, 662(5)

    Abstract: SBA currently sets different size standards for 

participation in its financial assistance programs. 7(a) borrowers use 

the standards set out for procurement programs or a temporary alternate 

standard; 504 borrowers may use the 7(a) standards or an alternate 

standard; SBIC investment may be made to small businesses that qualify 

through another standard; and Surety Bond program participants must 

meet still different requirements. As part of an overall Agency 

program, SBA will review financial program eligibility regulations in 

order to update size eligibility requirements among these programs.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial 

Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7562, Fax: 202 481-0248, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG05



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298. Small Business Size Standards: Transportation and Warehousing 

Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to 

modify small business size standards for industries in the North 

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 48-49, 

Transportation and Warehousing Industries. As part of its ongoing 

initiative to review all size standards, SBA will evaluate each 

industry in Sector 48-49 to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. This is one of a series of 

proposed rules that will examine industries grouped by an NAICS Sector. 

SBA has applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' which is available 

on its Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG08



299. Statement of Personal History (Form 912) Modification



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634

    Abstract: Form 912, Statement of Personal History, is required of 

certain responsible parties that have an interest in an SBA loan. 

Contained on this form among other information are various questions 

concerning past arrest records and or convictions. SBA will modify and 

clarify regulations concerning who needs to complete this form in an 

effort to simplify and accelerate the loan approval process.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial 

Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7562, Fax: 202 481-0248, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG11



300. Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Size Standards; 

Alternative Size Standard for 7(A) and 504 Business Loan Programs



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-240, sec 1116

    Abstract: SBA will amend its size eligibility criteria for Business 

Loans and for development company loans under title V of the Small 

Business Investment Act (504). For the SBA 7(a) Business Loan Program, 

the amendments will provide an alternative size standard for loan 

applicants that do not meet the small business size standards for their 

industries. For the 504 Program, the amendments will increase the 

current alternative standard for applicants for 504 loans. The Small 

Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Jobs Act) established alternative size 

standards that apply to both of these programs until the SBA's 

Administrator establishes other alternative size standards. This 

interim final rule will be effective when published because the 

alternative size standards that the Jobs Act established were effective 

September 27, 2010, the date of its enactment. These alternative size 

standards do not affect other Federal government programs, including 

Federal procurement.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG16



301. Small Business Jobs Act: Multiple Award Contracts and Small 

Business Set-Asides



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-240, sec 1311, 1331

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing 

regulations that will establish guidance under which Federal agencies 

may set aside part of a multiple award contract for small business 

concerns, set aside orders placed against multiple award contracts for 

small business concerns and reserve one or more awards for small 

business concerns under full and open competition for a multiple award 

contract. These regulations will apply to small businesses, including 

those small businesses eligible for SBA's socio-economic programs.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of 

Policy and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 

SW, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7322, Fax: 202 481-1540, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG20



302. Small Business Jobs Act: Bundling and Contract Consolidation



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-240, sec 1312, 1313

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing 

regulations that will set forth a government-wide policy on bundling, 

which will address teams and joint ventures of small businesses and the 

requirement that each federal agency must publish on its website the 

rationale for any bundled contract. In addition, the proposed 

regulations will address contract consolidation and the limitations on 

the use of such consolidation in Federal procurement to include 

ensuring that the head of a Federal agency may not carry out a 

consolidated contract over $2 million unless the Senior Procurement 

Executive or Chief Acquisition Officer ensures that market research has 

been conducted and determines that the consolidation is necessary and 

justified. Further, the proposed regulations will address two new pilot 

programs: the three year pilot program called the ``Electronic 

Procurement Center Representative (ePCR) Program'' and the Small 

Business Teaming Pilot Program for teaming and joint ventures involving 

small businesses.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of 

Policy and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 

SW, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7322, Fax: 202 481-1540, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG21



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303. Small Business Jobs Act: Subcontract Integrity



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-240, secs 1321 and 1322, 1334

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing 

regulations that address subcontracting compliance and the 

interrelationship between contracting offices, small business offices 

and program offices relating to oversight and review activities. The 

proposed regulation will also address the statutory requirement that a 

large business prime contractor must represent that it will make good 

faith efforts to award subcontracts to small businesses at the same 

percentage as indicated in the subcontracting plan submitted as part of 

its proposal for a contract and that if the percentage is not met, the 

large business prime contractor must provide a written justification 

and explanation to the contracting officer. Finally, the proposed 

regulation may also address the statutory requirement that a prime 

contractor must notify the contracting officer in writing if it has 

paid a reduced price to a subcontractor for goods and services or if 

the payment to the subcontractor is more than 90 days past due.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of 

Policy and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 

SW, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7322, Fax: 202 481-1540, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG22



304. Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Size and Status Integrity



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-240, sec 1341 and 1343

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing 

regulations that will address the intentional misrepresentations of 

small business status as a ``presumption of loss against the 

Government.'' In addition, the proposed rule will address the statutory 

requirement that no business may continue to certify itself as small on 

the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) without 

first providing an annual certification.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of 

Policy and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 

SW, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7322, Fax: 202 481-1540, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG23



305. Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Mentor-

Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-240, sec 1347

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing 

regulations to establish mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] programs for the 

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business 

Programs. These mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] programs will be 

comparable to the 8(a) Business Development mentor-

prot[eacute]g[eacute] program set forth in 13 CFR part 124.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of 

Policy and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 

SW, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7322, Fax: 202 481-1540, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG24



306.  Small Business Size Standards for Utilities Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA is conducting a comprehensive review of all small 

business size standards to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. As part of this effort, SBA 

has evaluated each industry NAICS Sector 22, Utilities Industries, and 

revised size standards for certain industries in the sector. This is 

one of a series of proposed rules that will examine industries grouped 

by an NAICS Sector. SBA has applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' 

which is available on its Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this 

proposed rule.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG25



307.  Small Business Size Standards for Information Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA is conducting a comprehensive review of all small 

business size standards to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. As part of this effort, SBA 

has evaluated each industry NAICS Sector 51, Information Industries, 

and revised size standards for certain industries in the sector. This 

is one of a series of proposed rules that will examine industries 

grouped by an NAICS Sector. SBA has applied its ``Size Standards 

Methodology,'' which is available on its Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.

    Timetable:



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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG26



308.  Small Business Size Standards for Administrative and 

Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA is conducting a comprehensive review of all small 

business size standards to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. As part of this effort, SBA 

has evaluated each industry NAICS Sector 56, Administrative and 

Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Industries, and 

revised size standards for certain industries in the sector. This is 

one of a series of proposed rules that will examine industries grouped 

by an NAICS Sector. SBA has applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' 

which is available on its Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this 

proposed rule.

    Timetable:



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NPRM................................   10/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG27



309.  Small Business Size Standards: Real Estate, Rental and 

Leasing Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA is conducting a comprehensive review of all small 

business size standards to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. As part of this effort, SBA 

has evaluated each industry NAICS Sector 53, Real Estate, Rental and 

Leasing Industries, and revised size standards for certain industries 

in the sector. This is one of a series of proposed rules that will 

examine industries grouped by an NAICS Sector. SBA has applied its 

``Size Standards Methodology,'' which is available on its Web site at 

http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.

    Timetable:



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NPRM................................   11/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416

    Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG28



310.  Small Business Size Standards: Educational Services 

Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA is conducting a comprehensive review of all small 

business size standards to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. As part of this effort, SBA 

has evaluated each industry NAICS Sector 61, Educational Services 

Industries, and revised size standards for certain industries in the 

sector. This is one of a series of proposed rules that will examine 

industries grouped by an NAICS Sector. SBA has applied its ``Size 

Standards Methodology,'' which is available on its Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.

    Timetable:



 

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NPRM................................   11/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG29



311.  Small Business Size Standards: Health Care and Social 

Assistance Services Industries



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA is conducting a comprehensive review of all small 

business size standards to determine whether the existing size 

standards should be retained or revised. As part of this effort, SBA 

has evaluated each industry NAICS Sector 62, Health Care and Social 

Assistance Services Industries, and revised size standards for certain 

industries in the sector. This is one of a series of proposed rules 

that will examine industries grouped by an NAICS Sector. SBA has 

applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' which is available on its 

Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this purposed rule.

    Timetable:



 

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NPRM................................   10/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG30



312.  Small Business Size Standards: Application of 

Nonmanufacturer Rule to Processors and Other Producers



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: SBA will clarify that contracting officers may not 

categorize a Federal government procurement using a North American 

Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that designates a public 

entity (NAICS Sector 92) when they will award or anticipate awarding 

the contract to a private entity. Entities in Sector 92 cannot qualify 

as small business concerns because they are not organized for profit. 

SBA intends to further clarify how the non-manufacturer rule applies to 

supply contracts.

    Timetable:



 

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NPRM................................   07/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG31



SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)



Final Rule Stage



313. Lender Oversight Program



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(5)(b)(6),(b)(7),(b)(14),(h) and 

note; 687(f),697(e)(c)(8), and 650

    Abstract: This rule implements the Small Business Administration's 

(SBA) statutory authority under the Small Business Reauthorization and 

Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004 (Reauthorization Act) to regulate 

Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) and non-federally regulated 

lenders (NFRLs). It also conforms SBA rules for the section 7(a) 

Business Loan Program and the Certified Development Company (CDC) 

Program.

    In particular, this rule: (1) Defines SBLCs and NFRLs; (2) 

clarifies SBA's authority to regulate SBLCs and NFRLs; (3) authorizes 

SBA to set certain minimum capital standards for SBLCs, to issue cease 

and desist orders, and revoke or suspend lending authority of SBLCs and 

NFRLs; (4) establishes the Bureau of Premier Certified Lender Program 

Oversight in the Office of Credit Risk management; (5) transfers 

existing SBA enforcement authority over CDCs from the Office of 

Financial Assistance to the appropriate official in the Office of 

Capital Access; and (6) defines SBA's oversight and enforcement 

authorities relative to all SBA lenders participating in the 7(a) and 

CDC programs and intermediaries in the Microloan program.

    Timetable:



 

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NPRM................................   10/31/07  72 FR 61752



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NPRM Comment Period Extended........   12/20/07  72 FR 72264

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/29/08  .......................

Interim Final Rule..................   12/11/08  73 FR 75498

Interim Final Rule Comment Period      03/11/09  .......................

 End.

Interim Final Rule Effective........   01/12/09  .......................

Final Action........................   08/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Janet A. Tasker, Director, Office of Credit Risk 

Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-3049, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AE14



314. Small Business Size Standards: Professional, Scientific, and 

Technical Services



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a)

    Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to 

modify small business size standards for industries in the North 

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 54, 

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. As part of its ongoing 

initiative to review all size standards, SBA will evaluate each 

industry in Sector 54 to determine whether the existing size standards 

should be retained or revised. This is one of a series of proposed 

rules that will examine industries grouped by an NAICS Sector. SBA has 

applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' which is available on its 

Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/16/11  76 FR 14323

NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/16/11  .......................

Final Action........................   11/00/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Dr. Khem Raj Sharma, Chief, Office of Size 

Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-6390, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AG07



SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)



Long-Term Actions



315. Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b)(6); 15 U.S.C. 648

    Abstract: This rule would update Small Business Development Center 

(SBDC) program regulations by amending among things, the (1) procedures 

for approving and funding of SBDCs; (2) approval procedures for travel 

outside the continental U.S. and U.S. territories; (3) procedures and 

requirements regarding findings and disputes resulting from financial 

exams, programmatic reviews, accreditation reviews, and other SBA 

oversight activities; (4) requirements for new and renewal applications 

for SBDC awards, including the requirements for electronic submission 

through the approved electronic Government submission facility; and (5) 

provisions regarding the collection and use of individual SBDC client 

data.

    Timetable:



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NPRM................................   06/00/12  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Antonio Doss, Phone: 202 205-6766, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AE05



SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 



Completed Actions



316. Small Business Size Regulations; (8)A Business Development/Small 

Disadvantaged Business Status Determination



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b)(6), 636(j), 637(a) and (d)

    Abstract: This rule makes a number of changes to the regulations 

governing the 8(a) Business Development (8(a) BD) Program and several 

changes to SBA's size regulations. Some of the changes involve 

technical issues, such as changing the term ``SIC code'' to ``NAICS 

code'' to reflect the national conversion to the North American 

Industry Classification System. SBA has learned through experience that 

certain of its rules governing the 8(a) BD program are too restrictive 

and serve to unfairly preclude firms from being admitted to the 

program. In other cases, SBA has determined that a rule is too 

expansive or indefinite and has sought to restrict or clarify that 

rule. Changes are also being made to correct past public or agency 

misinterpretation. Also, new situations have arisen that were not 

anticipated when the current rules were drafted and the rule covers 

those situations. Finally, one of the changes, implements statutory 

changes that impact Native Hawaiian Organizations.

    Completed:



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Final Rule..........................   02/11/11  76 FR 8222

Final Rule Effective................   03/14/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: LeAnn Delaney, Phone: 202 205-6731, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF53



317. Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Hubzone, and 

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Protest and Appeal Regulations



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632; 15 U.S.C. 634

    Abstract: SBA has standardized protest and appeal regulations 

across all small business programs and clarified the effect of a 

negative determination on the procurement in question. The rule 

clarifies that an award should not be made to an ineligible concern, 

and in cases where an award has been made prior to an SBA final 

decision finding a business to be ineligible, the contracting agency 

shall either terminate the contract, not exercise an option, or not 

award further task or delivery orders to the ineligible concern. SBA 

clarified how contracting officers select NAICS codes for multiple 

award task and delivery order contracts. The changes were prompted by 

recent bid protest litigation, a survey of cases handled by SBA's 

Government Contracting Area Offices, and recent rulings by SBA's Office 

of Hearings and Appeals.

    Completed:



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               Reason                    Date            FR Cite

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Final Action........................   02/02/11  76 FR 5680

Final Rule Effective................   03/04/11  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Khem Raj Sharma, Phone: 202 205-7189, Fax: 202 205-

6390, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3245-AF65



[FR Doc. 2011-15498 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]

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