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regulations completed or withdrawn and reviews completed since the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