[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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Part XLII
Small Business Administration
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13 CFR Ch. I
Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Agenda
AGENCY: Small Business Administration.
ACTION: Publication of the semiannual agenda of regulations under
review or development by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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SUMMARY: This is SBA's 30th semiannual agenda of regulations. Although
not a regulatory agency, SBA has attempted to draft agendas that meet
both the criteria and the spirit of the regulatory review process. This
agenda is published pursuant to Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., and Public Law 96-354, effective
January 1, 1981.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on agenda
items, the public is encouraged to contact the individual agency
official listed for the particular item.
For information concerning SBA's overall Regulatory Review and
Development Program or general semiannual agenda questions, contact
Martin D. Teckler, Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, (202)
205-6642.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SBA agenda contains many regulations
which are limited in public impact, but they are included to increase
public knowledge of all SBA regulatory activities and allow for
increased public participation in the review and development process.
Public comments on SBA's previous agendas have been general,
and all were positive. None were directed at specific content nor
were any changes suggested or recommended.
The agenda format has four parts. Part I, Pre-Rulemaking,
includes investigations and reviews to be conducted prior to
deciding whether or not to propose a rule or rule change. Part II,
Proposed Rules, includes rulemaking which will be proposed during
the 12-month period covered by the agenda. Part III, Final Rules,
includes proposed rules which will be finalized during the period
covered by the agenda. Part IV, Completed Actions, includes
regulations completed or withdrawn and reviews completed since the
preceding agenda.
Publication of the agenda does not impose any binding
obligation on SBA with regard to any specific item in the agenda.
Additional regulatory action not listed on the agenda is not
precluded.
The above described regulations will be developed in a manner
which promotes growth in the economy while imposing no unnecessary
regulatory burdens on the public.
Dated: March 9, 1994.
Erskine B. Bowles,
Administrator.
Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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4471 Surety Bond Guarantee; Multiyear Guaranty Authority................................... 3245-AD15
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Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4472 Small Business Development Centers.................................................... 3245-AB17
4473 Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Section 502 Loan Program.............. 3245-AB35
4474 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs...................................... 3245-AB36
4475 Nondiscrimination in Financial Assistance Programs.................................... 3245-AB37
4476 User Fees for SBA Programs............................................................ 3245-AB44
4477 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Proposed
Revision of Circular A-110............................................................ 3245-AB67
4478 Business Loans........................................................................ 3245-AB99
4479 Disadvantaged Business Status Protest and Appeals Procedures Amendments............... 3245-AC19
4480 Amendments to Administration Regulations.............................................. 3245-AC20
4481 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Appeal Procedures.. 3245-AC30
4482 Small Business Size Regulations....................................................... 3245-AC31
4483 Small Business Size Standards; Combination Electric and Gas and Other Utility Services 3245-AC57
4484 Surety Bond Guarantee; Regulations.................................................... 3245-AC60
4485 Small Business Size Standards; Adjustment and Collection Agencies..................... 3245-AC64
4486 Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Services Industries........................ 3245-AC68
4487 Business Loan Policy; Media Policy.................................................... 3245-AC71
4488 Veterans' Program..................................................................... 3245-AC95
4489 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business
Administration........................................................................ 3245-AC96
4490 Women-Owned Business Definition and Protest and Appeal Process........................ 3245-AC98
4491 Small Business Investment Companies; Leverage......................................... 3245-AD01
4492 Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Accredited Lenders Program for
Certified Development Companies....................................................... 3245-AD16
4493 Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Seller Financing by Regulated Lenders. 3245-AD17
4494 Business Loan Policy; Care and Preservation of Collateral (CPCs)...................... 3245-AD21
4495 Small Business Size Standards; Equipment Rental and Leasing........................... 3245-AD26
4496 Business Loans/Alter Ego; Development Companies--Alter Ego............................ 3245-AD31
4497 Loans to State and Local Development Companies........................................ 3245-AD33
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Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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4498 Certificate of Competency............................................................. 3245-AA74
4499 Small Business Size Standards for Natural Gas Distribution............................ 3245-AB94
4500 Governmentwide Restrictions on Lobbying............................................... 3245-AC07
4501 Regulations for the Implementation of New 301(d) SBIC Funding Authority and Terms
Contained in Public Law 101-162....................................................... 3245-AC09
4502 Small Business Size Standards; Computer Services Industries........................... 3245-AC11
4503 Disclosure of Information and Privacy Act of 1974..................................... 3245-AC45
4504 Small Business Size Standards; Environmental Services................................. 3245-AC58
4505 Small Business Size Standards; Advertising Services Industries........................ 3245-AC78
4506 Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Disaster Loans; Major Source of Employment...... 3245-AC82
4507 Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee.................................. 3245-AC84
4508 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development; Miscellaneous Amendments... 3245-AC86
4509 Small Business Size Regulation........................................................ 3245-AC87
4510 Small Business Size Standards; Establishment of Size Standards........................ 3245-AD07
4511 Small Business Size Standards; Business Loan Program; Alternative Size Standard....... 3245-AD09
4512 Business Loans; Defense Economic Assistance........................................... 3245-AD11
4513 Small Business Investment Companies; Exemptions From SBA Regulations for Non-Borrowing
SBICs................................................................................. 3245-AD14
4514 Business Loans Policy; SBA Guaranty................................................... 3245-AD22
4515 Amendments to the Amount of Flood Insurance Coverage Required of Recipients of Certain
SBA Assistance........................................................................ 3245-AD28
4516 Small Business Investment Company Leverage............................................ 3245-AD29
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Completed Actions
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Regulation
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4517 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Competitive
Business Mix Requirements............................................................. 3245-AC27
4518 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Eligibility
Requirements and Contractual Assistance............................................... 3245-AC28
4519 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Development of
Business Plan......................................................................... 3245-AC33
4520 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Benefits During
Program Participation................................................................. 3245-AC35
4521 Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Competition........ 3245-AC41
4522 Small Business Size Standards; Increase Size Standard of Small Business Concerns
Eligible for Assistance by Small Business Investment Companies........................ 3245-AC51
4523 Small Business Size Standards; Gas Production and Distribution........................ 3245-AC56
4524 Small Business Investment Companies; Partial Implementation of PL 102-366............. 3245-AC93
4525 Breakout Procurement Center Representation Program.................................... 3245-AC99
4526 Small Business Investment Companies; Participating Securities......................... 3245-AD00
4527 Small Business Size Standards; Fixed Size Standard Levels............................. 3245-AD08
4528 Small Business Size Standards; Size Policy Board...................................... 3245-AD25
4529 Disaster: Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Loans................................. 3245-AD34
4530 Disaster - Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Loans................................ 3245-AD35
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Prerule Stage
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4471. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE; MULTIYEAR GUARANTY AUTHORITY
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: See Additional Information.
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Legislation has been proposed to allow small business access
to Office of Surety Guarantee funds on a revolving basis instead of
availability per annual budget. Once legislation is approved,
regulatory changes will result.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: This rule will be published upon enactment of
legislation which has been proposed to Congress.
Agency Contact: Dorothy D. Kleeschulte, Assistant Administrator, Office
of Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6540
RIN: 3245-AD15
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4472. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: PL 96-302; PL 98-395; PL 103-81
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 129
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Comprehensive regulations governing the Small Business
Development Center Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: Public Law 102-366, the Small Business Credit
and Business Opportunity Enhancement Act of 1992, prohibited the Small
Business Administration from publishing any rules or regulations for
the Small Business Development Center Program prior to submission and
approval of Congress. Public Law 103-81, enacted on August 13, 1993
removed this prohibition.
Agency Contact: Johnnie L. Albertson, Associate Administrator for Small
Business Development Centers, Small Business Administration, 409 Third
Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6766
RIN: 3245-AB17
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4473. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; SECTION 502 LOAN
PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulations governing the section 502 loan program will
be revised to include the same project eligibility provisions which
currently appear in the 503/504 regulations. Additionally, the revised
regulations will reflect that the focus of the 502 loan program is to
facilitate and encourage lending in rural areas, which is one of SBA's
current priorities.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/94
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: The language in the abstract has been revised
to more accurately represent the proposed changes.
Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and
Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485
RIN: 3245-AB35
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4474. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 42 USC 2000d-1
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 112
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Technical amendment to SBA's current regulation to clarify
that if recipients of assistance under any of SBA's programs are found
to have discriminated, SBA is authorized to take certain actions such
as withholding further assistance.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: George Robinson, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity
& Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 4th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6750
RIN: 3245-AB36
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4475. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 85-536; 15 USC 633; 15 USC 634;
15 USC 687; 15 USC 1691; 20 USC 1681 et seq; 29 USC 794
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 113
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Technical amendment to SBA's current regulation to clarify
that if a beneficiary of one of SBA's financial assistance programs is
found to have discriminated, SBA is authorized to take certain actions
such as withholding further assistance or accelerating a loan.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: George Robinson, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity
& Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 4th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6750
RIN: 3245-AB37
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4476. USER FEES FOR SBA PROGRAMS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 694a;
15 USC 694b; 5 USC app 1; 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC
637(a); 15 USC 631; 15 USC 637(b); 15 USC 636(i); 15 USC 636(j); PL 93-
113
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 101; 13 CFR 107; 13 CFR 115; 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR
124; 13 CFR 125; 13 CFR 129
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Establishment or modification of user fees for the following:
use of SBA's Office of Advocacy database; guaranty of debentures issued
by Small Business Investment Companies; guaranty of surety bonds,
appeals of size determinations and standard industrial classification
code designations; application to the Minority Small Business (Section
8(a)) Program; training sponsored by the Service Corps of Retired
Executives (SCORE), SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership, and
SBA's Office of Veterans Affairs; counseling by Small Business
Institutes; and application for a Certificate of Competency.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: The promulgation of regulations pertaining to
user fees will be determined in fiscal year 1994.
Agency Contact: Ramona Powell, Chief Counsel for Debt Collection and
Development Companies, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6644
RIN: 3245-AB44
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4477. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS; PROPOSED REVISION OF CIRCULAR A-110
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 143
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation establishes a uniform administrative rule for
the SBA's grants and cooperative agreements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/04/88 53 FR 44710
NPRM Comment Period End 01/03/89
NPRM 05/00/94
Final Action 09/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: David R. Kohler, Associate General Counsel, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416,
7th Floor, 202 205-6645
RIN: 3245-AB67
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4478. BUSINESS LOANS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h); 31
USC 3717(e)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow SBA to recover its collection costs
from borrowers who have failed to satisfy their loan agreements and to
assess additional penalties permitted by law.
Timetable:
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NPRM 08/28/89 54 FR 35499
NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/89 54 FR 35499
Second NPRM 05/19/93 58 FR 29152
Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/93 58 FR 29152
Third NPRM 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: A second notice of proposed rulemaking was
published May 19, 1993 (58 FR 29152). However, the second NPRM only
addressed Business Loans (13 CFR 120).
Agency Contact: John Cox, Acting, Assistant Administrator for Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490
RIN: 3245-AB99
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4479. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS PROTEST AND APPEALS PROCEDURES
AMENDMENTS
Significance:
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(d); PL
99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124, subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations
governing the processing of protests and appeals of self-certifications
of disadvantaged status made in connection with the 8(d) program, the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) program of the Department of Defense
and other programs that require SBA to determine disadvantaged status
as a condition of eligibility.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC19
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4480. AMENDMENTS TO ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: General revision of 13 CFR part 101, Administration.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Mary Ann Gladden, Special Assistant to the Director of
Personnel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 4th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6782
RIN: 3245-AC20
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4481. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
APPEAL PROCEDURES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations
governing appeals of denials of program admission, graduation, and
termination actions, and denials of requests for waiver of the
requirement that, subject to certain conditions, an 8(a) contract must
be performed by the contractor to which it was awarded.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC30
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4482. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 100-590
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule contains revisions to the size regulations to
address employee leasing arrangements, altering the jurisdiction of
OHA, and other miscellaneous changes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Catherine Thomas, Program Manager, Size Determination
Program, Office of Procurement Policy and Liaison, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6465
RIN: 3245-AC31
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4483. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; COMBINATION ELECTRIC AND GAS AND
OTHER UTILITY SERVICES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL
100-656
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard for the three industries
in SIC Industry Group 493. The current size standard is $3.5 million in
average annual receipts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/94
Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC57
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4484. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE; REGULATIONS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 694a; 15 USC 694b; 5 USC app 1;
PL 100-590
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The entire program regulations will be revised and
reorganized to include substantive policy and procedural modifications
which will be implemented. This revision is intended to eliminate
inconsistencies, clarify procedures, reflect program experience and
industry changes, and result in more efficient program operation.
Planned regulatory changes include regulations pertaining to both the
prior approval and preferred programs, fees, and premiums and claims
for losses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC97 has been merged into this entry.
Agency Contact: Dorothy D. Kleeschulte, Assistant Administrator for
Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW.,
8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6540
RIN: 3245-AC60
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4485. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADJUSTMENT AND COLLECTION AGENCIES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL
100-656
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard for the Adjustment and
Collection Agencies. The current size standard is $3.5 million in gross
receipts. The proposal will also address the issue of receipts
calculated on a net income or gross income basis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC64
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4486. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HEALTH CARE SERVICES INDUSTRIES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL
100-656
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise some or all of the 11 size standards
within the health care services industries. The current size standard
of $3.5 million in average annual receipts applies to each health care
industry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC68
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4487. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY; MEDIA POLICY
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(h)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend SBA's regulations with respect to
loan eligibility under the media policy rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/94
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: John Cox, Acting, Assistant Administrator for Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490
RIN: 3245-AC71
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4488. VETERANS' PROGRAM
Significance:
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: PL 93-237; 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 116.2; 13 CFR 116.3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: PL 93-237 requires that SBA provide special consideration to
veterans, their survivors or dependents in the administration of Agency
programs. This rule will amend the current definition of veteran and
special consideration.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/94
Final Action 09/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Leon Bechet, Director, Office of Veterans Affairs,
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th Floor,
Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6773
RIN: 3245-AC95
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4489. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 684; 15 USC 637(a)(18); 15 USC 637(a)(19); EO
12674
CFR Citation: 5 CFR ch XLIV
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Small Business Administration and the Office of
Government Ethics are jointly issuing this proposed rule which is
designed to establish uniform standards of ethical conduct for the
officers and employees of the SBA. This proposed rule will be published
at 5 CFR ch. XLIV and will supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct
for Employees of the Executive Branch issued by the Office of
Government Ethics (57 FR 35006; Aug. 7, 1992). This proposed rule is
necessary to supplement the standards issued by OGE because it
addresses ethical issues which are unique to SBA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robinson S. Nunn, Chief Counsel for Ethics, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6644
RIN: 3245-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4490. WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS DEFINITION AND PROTEST AND APPEAL PROCESS
Significance:
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 631; 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC
656; EO 12138
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Executive Order 12138 created a national women's business
enterprise policy and prescribed arrangements for developing,
coordinating, and implementing a national program for women's business
enterprise. This EO states that each department and agency of the
executive branch ``shall take appropriate action to facilitate,
preserve, and strengthen'' women-owned businesses. SBA is proposing
these regulations to establish a definition of ``women-owned business''
and to provide a process to expeditiously resolve challenges to a self-
certification of a women-owned business.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/94
Final Action 07/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Carol White, Deputy Director for Women's Business
Ownership, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Room
6250, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6673
RIN: 3245-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4491. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; LEVERAGE
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC
687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; PL 102-366, title IV
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 4, 1992.
Abstract: This rule implements changes mandated by title IV of PL 102-
366, specifically section 414, which permits approvals for leverage to
be obligated in one fiscal year and guaranteed or disbursed in the
following fiscal year.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/94
Final Action 08/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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4492. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; ACCREDITED LENDERS
PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a;
15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations governing the
503 Development Company Loan Program. The proposed regulations will
allow for designation of experienced development companies as
Accredited Lenders to undertake loan processing, servicing and
collection functions, and responsibilities with respect to SBA
development company loans with quick response time assured by SBA in
approving applications. This designation is comparable to the Certified
Lenders Program for the general business loan program of SBA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/94
Final Action 08/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and
Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485
RIN: 3245-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4493. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; SELLER FINANCING BY
REGULATED LENDERS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a;
15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations governing the
503 development company program. Under the existing rule, if the seller
of property for a 503 project also provides the participating third
party loan, the seller financing must be subordinate to the 503 loan.
The proposed rule will allow an exemption to the requirement for
subordination if the seller is a federally regulated lender.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/94
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and
Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485
RIN: 3245-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4494. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY; CARE AND PRESERVATION OF COLLATERAL (CPCS)
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 631; 41 USC 403(11)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 5(b)(4) of the Small Business Act sets a limit of
$1,000 on the amount of CPC which can be obtained without competitive
bid. This section was based on procurement legislation which was in
effect at the time the Act was drafted (40 years ago). Since then, the
amount contained in procurement regulations has steadily increased. It
is currently $25,000. Unfortunately, the Small Business Act was never
amended and remains at $1,000. This unrealistic limit greatly impedes
the field offices' ability to perform their required tasks efficiently.
To correct this oversight and to prevent a recurrence, the end of the
second sentence of the Small Business Act will be amended to read ``. .
. or the amount thereof does not exceed the small purchase threshold as
defined in section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Act (41 USC 403(11).'' The Agency will use SOP 50 50 1 to set limits on
amounts within the small purchase threshold.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/94
Final Action 08/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Earl Chambers, Director, Office of Portfolio
Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street,S.W., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6481
RIN: 3245-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4495. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standards for equipment rental
and leasing under SIC codes 7352, 7353, and 7359. The present size
standard for these industries is $3.5 million.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/94
Final Action 09/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4496. BUSINESS LOANS/ALTER EGO; DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES--ALTER EGO
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a;
15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC
636(h)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108; 13 CFR 120
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow certain passive businesses to be
eligible for SBA financial assistance under both the SBA's development
company and 7(a) business loan programs if the real estate (or personal
property) it holds would be used by an eligible small business concern
in which any owner of at least 20 percent of the passive business owns
at least 20 percent of the small business concern. The rule would also
eliminate many requirements and restrictions which limit the use of
real estate holding entities in SBA's business loan and development
company programs.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: John Cox, Assistant Administrator for Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490
RIN: 3245-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4497. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a;
15 USC 697b; 15 USC 697c
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule is being promulgated for the purpose of
allowing a borrower under the 504 program to both buy property and
receive financing assistance from a regulated lender.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Allan S. Mandel, Director, Office of Rural Affairs and
Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485
RIN: 3245-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4498. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 99-591; PL 99-661
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125.5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Overall revision to Certificate of Competency regulations.
Additionally, this rule will include guidelines for application of
subcontracting limitations imposed by PL 99-591 and PL 99-661.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/21/92 57 FR 37909
NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/92
Final Action Effective 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: RIN 3245-AB62 has been merged with this
rulemaking action.
Agency Contact: Robert J. Moffitt, Associate Administrator for
Procurement Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6460
RIN: 3245-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4499. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 99-591; PL 99-661
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SBA is imposing a size standard of 500 employees for the
recently deregulated natural gas distribution industry firms which now
compete for Federal natural gas contracts.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/25/88 53 FR 47663
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4500. GOVERNMENTWIDE RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319; 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 146
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 23, 1989.
OMB published Governmentwide interim final guidance on this subject
December 20, 1989, 54 FR 52305, thereby meeting the statutory deadline.
Abstract: Section 319 of Pub. L. 101-121 generally prohibits recipients
of Federal contracts, grants or loans from using appropriated funds for
lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal
Government in connection with a specific contract, grant or loan.
Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a
Federal contract, grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or a Federal
commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, must disclose lobbying
activities. This Office of Management and Budget crafted common rule
will implement this law.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/26/90 55 FR 6736
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/26/90 55 FR 6736
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/27/90 55 FR 6736
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Martin D. Teckler, Deputy General Counsel, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6642
RIN: 3245-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4501. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW 301(D) SBIC FUNDING
AUTHORITY AND TERMS CONTAINED IN PUBLIC LAW 101-162
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq, as amended; PL 100-590; PL 101-162
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule changes the present regulations governing the Small
Business Investment Company (SBIC) program in order to implement
amendments made to the Small Business Investment Act (15 USC 661 et
seq) by Public Laws 100-590 and 101-162 with regard to funds invested
in private capital, provisions followed by SBA to buy down leverage in
301(d) SBICs and to set the interest rate on preferred securities
purchased by SBA after November 20, 1988.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/10/90 55 FR 28166
Final Action 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Joseph L. Newell, Director, Office of Investment, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4502. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; COMPUTER SERVICES INDUSTRIES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 100-656
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises the size standard for computer-integrated
systems design, computer programming services, and other computer-
related services to $14.5 million in average annual receipts.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/13/91 56 FR 38364
NPRM Comment Period End 10/15/91 56 FR 38364
Interim Final Rule 06/23/92 57 FR 27906
Final Action 08/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4503. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552(a)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102, subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations for the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection
Act of 1974 will be added to the Agency's regulations on the Privacy
Act of 1974.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/16/93 58 FR 14146
Final Action 04/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: John H. Barnett, Assistant Administrator for Hearings
and Appeals, Small Business Administration, 1250 23rd St. NW., Suite
402, Washington, DC 20416, 202 653-7735
RIN: 3245-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4504. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL
100-656
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standards that apply to the
removal and disposal of hazardous waste and other environmental cleanup
activities. Currently, several industry size standards may be used
depending on the type of activity. The proposal may consider if a new
industry classification should be developed for these activities and
what size standard is appropriate.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/13/93 58 FR 4074
Notice of Court Order Vacating
Interim Final Rule 08/09/93 58 FR 42355
Interim Final Rule Withdrawn 10/08/93 58 FR 52415
Second NPRM 10/08/93 58 FR 52452
Final Action 07/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4505. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADVERTISING SERVICES INDUSTRIES
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 644(c)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to increase the size standard for four
advertising services industries from $3.5 million in annual receipts
(defined to include all revenue in whatever form received or accrued
from whatever source) to $6 million in annual receipts (excluding
amounts remitted to other firms).
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/25/92 57 FR 38452
NPRM Comment Period End 09/24/92
Final Action 08/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4506. PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS; MAJOR SOURCE
OF EMPLOYMENT
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15
USC 636(f); PL 100-590; PL 102-190; PL 102-395; PL 103-75
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Small Business Act, the total amount of disaster
assistance a borrower may receive from SBA in connection with any one
disaster is limited to $1,500,000 unless the borrower is a major source
of employment in the disaster area and SBA, in its discretion, waives
the $1,500,000 limit. The proposed rule will clarify the definition of
a ``major source of employment.'' Additionally, the rule will provide
that SBA will not waive the statutory limit unless the major source of
employment's damaged location(s) in the disaster area is (are) in
imminent danger of going out of business as a result of the disaster
and the SBA loan is necessary to avoid substantial unemployment in the
disaster area. Finally, the rule will amend the current regulation to
increase the statutory limit on disaster assistance to a single
borrower from $500,000 to $1,500,000 in accordance with PL 103-75.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/31/93 58 FR 45855
NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/93 58 FR 45855
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC92 has been merged into this entry.
Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Assistant Administrator for Disaster
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734
RIN: 3245-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4507. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SURETY BOND GUARANTEE
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 644(c)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard applicable to surety
bond guarantee applicants in construction and services industries. The
current size standard is $3.5 million in average annual receipts.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4508. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT;
MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661; PL 100-656; PL 101-37
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule addresses two recent decisions of
SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals. In addition, the rule removes
general inconsistencies which currently exist between SBA's regulations
and the Small Business Act as amended by PL 101-574.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith A. Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4509. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 644(c); PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Rule to establish procedures for requesting/granting waivers
of the nonmanufacturer rule on specific solicitations, based on
contracting officer determinations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/21/93 58 FR 48981
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/93 58 FR 48981
Final Action 04/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Robert J. Moffitt, Associate Administrator for
Procurement Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6460
RIN: 3245-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4510. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ESTABLISHMENT OF SIZE STANDARDS
Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c); PL
102-366
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 4, 1993. Final, Statutory,
March 4, 1993.
Abstract: Rule to establish procedures for the development of small
business size standards by other Federal agencies and for SBA's review
of those standards.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/13/93 58 FR 52929
NPRM Second Comment Period End 11/12/93 58 FR 52929
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4511. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM; ALTERNATIVE
SIZE STANDARD
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to streamline the size standard for the Business
Loan Program by establishing an alternate size standard based on a
firm's net income and net worth. Currently, a firm is an eligible small
business if it meets the size standard for its primary industry.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AD09
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
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4512. BUSINESS LOANS; DEFENSE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(m)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 122
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would implement section 7(a)(2) of the
Small Business Act (15 USC 636(a)(2)), enacted by PL 102-366, which
authorizes SBA to make or guarantee loans to businesses which have been
detrimentally affected by the closure or substantial reduction of a
Department of Defense installation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/09/94 59 FR 5940
NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/94 59 FR 5940
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: John Cox, Acting, Assistant Administrator for Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490
RIN: 3245-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4513. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; EXEMPTIONS FROM SBA
REGULATIONS FOR NON-BORROWING SBICS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 687d; 15 USC
687b; 15 USC 687m
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 4, 1992.
Abstract: This rule will further implement changes mandated by title IV
of PL 102-366 by proposing to exempt non-borrowing SBICs from all SBA
regulations that are designed solely to project SBA's position as a
creditor with SBICs that use government backed funding.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/07/94 59 FR 55523
NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/94
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4514. BUSINESS LOANS POLICY; SBA GUARANTY
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 631
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In a previous ruling, the Office of General Counsel stated
that the Small Business Act limited the Agency's guaranty to loans
only. For this reason, when a participating lender servicing a
liquidation account finds a term buyer for assets acquired through
foreclosure, the Agency is forced to expend funds to purchase the
guaranty and establish the account as an immediate participation even
if such action is not in the government's best interest. The first
sentence of section 5(b)(7) of the Small Business Act will be amended
to read ``...dealing with or realizing on loans made under the
provisions of this Act and receivables relating thereto or emanating
therefrom....'' The Agency will use SOP 50 51 1 to establish operating
parameters for the loan servicing offices.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Final Action Effective 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Earl Chambers, Director, Office of Portfolio
Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6481
RIN: 3245-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
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4515. AMENDMENTS TO THE AMOUNT OF FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE
REQUIRED OF RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN SBA ASSISTANCE
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15
USC 636(f); PL 102-395; PL 103-75
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 116
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the proposed rule, flood insurance would be required in
an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the sum of all liens on the
property (including any SBA lien) plus, if the SBA assistance is
unsecured, the outstanding balance of the SBA assistance or (2) the
insurable value of the property, but in no event would the required
insurance exceed the maximum flood insurance available under the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/19/94 59 FR 2782
NPRM Comment Period End 02/18/94 59 FR 2782
Final Action 06/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Assistant Administrator for Disaster
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, 202 205-6734
RIN: 3245-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
4516. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY LEVERAGE
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC
687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687m
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would exempt non-leveraged Licensees
from certain regulations primarily intended to safeguard SBA's
interests as a creditor of, guarantor of, and/or investor in, Leveraged
Licensees.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/07/94 59 FR 5552
NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/94 59 FR 5552
Final Action 05/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4517. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
COMPETITIVE BUSINESS MIX REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations
governing the ``mix'' of 8(a) and non-8(a) contracts required for an
8(a) program participant.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/15/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4518. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANCE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend both eligibility requirements
for and contractual assistance provisions within the 8(a) program.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/15/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC28 now merges RINs 3245-AC36, 3245-
AC37, 3245-AC38, 3245-AC39, and 3245-AC40 into one regulation.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4519. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS PLAN
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(d)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations
governing the development of an 8(a) participant's business plan and
support levels.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/15/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4520. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
BENEFITS DURING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations
governing the requirement on benefits for an 8(a) participant during
each of the stages of program participation.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/15/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4521. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
COMPETITION
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15
USC 637(d); PL 99-661; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations
governing 8(a) competition.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/15/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, Associate Administrator for Minority
Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416,
202 205-6410
RIN: 3245-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4522. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; INCREASE SIZE STANDARD OF SMALL
BUSINESS CONCERNS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE BY SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT
COMPANIES
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC
687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687m; 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC
634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c); PL 100-656; PL 100-590; PL 101-162; 15 USC
634(b)(11)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107; 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will update and expand the primary size standard
(SBIC standard) used to determine the eligibility of applicants under
the SBIC program. It would also increase the financial tests in the
SBIC standard by increasing the net worth test from $6 million to $18
million, and the net income test from $2 million to $6 million.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/29/93 58 FR 40603
NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/93 58 FR 40603
Final Action 04/08/94 59 FR 16953
Final Action Effective 04/25/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC94 has been merged with this entry.
Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4523. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; GAS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a); PL
100-656
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standard for the industries under
the SIC Industry Group 492, except SIC Code 4924 (Natural Gas
Distribution). The current size standard is $3.5 million in average
annual receipts.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/22/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4524. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; PARTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF PL
102-366
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC
687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687m; PL 102-366
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 4, 1992.
Abstract: This rule implements the first group of changes mandated by
title IV of PL 102-366 which are operational in nature and include
several policy changes that are not mandated by title IV but are
related to its provisions. The major provisions of this rule include
expanded sources of private capital, suitability of capital,
suitability of management and portfolio valuations, cost of money,
regulatory relief for nonleveraged SBICs, and change of ownership
transactions. Four miscellaneous changes which were under consideration
before PL 102-366 was introduced are also included as well as an
amendment to require a limited partnership that applies for a license
to have a term that is the longer of 10 years or 2 years following the
maturity date of any outstanding leverage.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/05/93 58 FR 41882
NPRM Comment Period End 10/05/93 58 FR 41882
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/26/93 58 FR 57568
NPRM Second Comment Period End 11/18/93 58 FR 57568
Final Action 04/08/94 59 FR 16933
Final Action Effective 04/25/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: RIN 3245-AC91 has been merged into this entry.
Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4525. BREAKOUT PROCUREMENT CENTER REPRESENTATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(a)(4); PL 98-577; PL
100-590
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125; 48 CFR 19
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to clarify the appellate process pertaining to
breakout program appeal procedures at the secretarial level.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/15/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: James A. Gambardella, Breakout Program Manager, Office
of Prime Contracts, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6471
RIN: 3245-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4526. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES; PARTICIPATING SECURITIES
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 683; 15 USC
687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687b; PL 100-590; PL 102-366, title IV
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 4, 1992.
Abstract: This rule implements the second group of changes mandated by
title IV of PL 102-366, specifically sections 402, 403, 404, and 412
which relate to leverage, i.e., participating securities, increased
levels of leverage, and reduced leverage ratios. This rule also
includes several policy changes that are not mandated by title IV but
are related to its provisions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/26/93 58 FR 57568
NPRM Second Comment Period End 11/18/93 58 FR 57568
Final Action 04/08/94 59 FR 16898
Final Action Effective 04/25/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert D. Stillman, Associate Administrator for
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510
RIN: 3245-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4527. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; FIXED SIZE STANDARD LEVELS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposal to streamline the size standards by revising the
number of fixed size standard levels to nine. This would be achieved by
retaining the existing five employee-based standards and establishing
four new receipts-based standards. Further, this rule would adjust for
inflation receipts-based standards.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/07/94 59 FR 16513
Final Action Effective 04/22/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4528. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SIZE POLICY BOARD
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Final rule recomposing SBA's Size Policy Board. This Board is
responsible for making recommendations to the Administrator on size
standards, other size eligibility requirements, and size protest
procedures.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/14/93 58 FR 65281
Final Action Effective 12/14/93 58 FR 65281
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Director, Size Standards Staff, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington,
DC 20416, 202 205-6618
RIN: 3245-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4529. DISASTER: PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY LOANS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15
USC 636(f); PL 102-395; PL 103-75
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises on an immediate basis the limitations on
SBA's share of disaster assistance made available to homeowners for any
one disaster commencing on or after January 1, 1994, from $20,000 to
$40,000 for repair and replacement of household and personal effects
and from $100,000 to $200,000 for repair or replacement of a primary
residence, and also increases the limitations expressed in other
provisions of SBA regulations governing disaster loans to homeowners
which are based upon those limitations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/10/94 59 FR 6213
Final Action Effective 02/10/94 59 FR 6213
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Assistant Administrator for Disaster
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734
RIN: 3245-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
4530. DISASTER - PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY LOANS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 634(b)(6)
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule prescribes qualifications for a major source
of employment for purposes of eligibility for disaster loan assistance.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/31/93 58 FR 45855
NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/93
Final Action 12/09/93 58 FR 64672
Final Action Effective 12/09/93
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Assistant Administrator for Disaster
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734
RIN: 3245-AD35
[FR Doc. 94-7133 Filed 04-22-94; 8:45 am]
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