[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLIII





Small Business Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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 32nd 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. In this regard, SBA has begun a 
vigorous program of streamlining all its present and prospective 
regulatory activity so that only absolutely necessary regulations 
are promulgated.

Dated: March 13, 1995.

Philip Lader,

Administrator.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4377        Surety Bond Guarantee; Multiyear Guaranty Authority...................................    3245-AD15 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4378        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Section 502 Loan Program..............    3245-AB35 
4379        Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs......................................    3245-AB36 
4380        Nondiscrimination in Financial Assistance Programs....................................    3245-AB37 
4381        User Fees for SBA Programs............................................................    3245-AB44 
4382        Amendments to Administration Regulations..............................................    3245-AC20 
4383        Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Eligibility and                  
            Contractual Assistance................................................................    3245-AC30 
4384        Small Business Size Regulations.......................................................    3245-AC31 
4385        Small Business Size Standards; Combination Electric and Gas and Other Utility Services    3245-AC57 
4386        Surety Bond Guarantee; Regulations....................................................    3245-AC60 
4387        Small Business Size Standards; Adjustment and Collection Agencies.....................    3245-AC64 
4388        Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Services Industries........................    3245-AC68 
4389        Veterans' Program.....................................................................    3245-AC95 
4390        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business                       
            Administration........................................................................    3245-AC96 
4391        Women-Owned Business Definition and Protest and Appeal Process........................    3245-AC98 
4392        Small Business Size Standards; Establishment of Size Standards........................    3245-AD07 
4393        Business Loan Policy; Care and Preservation of Collateral (CPCs)......................    3245-AD21 
4394        Small Business Size Standards; Equipment Rental and Leasing...........................    3245-AD26 
4395        Small Business Size Standards; Simplification.........................................    3245-AD38 
4396        Export Revolving Line of Credit.......................................................   3245-AD43  
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4397        Business Loan Policy and Business Loans Facsimiles of SBA Forms.......................    3245-AD49 
4398        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Computer-Generated Facsimiles of SBA                
            Forms.................................................................................    3245-AD52 
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4399        Certificate of Competency.............................................................    3245-AA74 
4400        Small Business Development Centers....................................................    3245-AB17 
4401        Small Business Size Standards for Natural Gas Distribution............................    3245-AB94 
4402        Business Loans........................................................................    3245-AB99 
4403        Regulations for the Implementation of New 301(d) SBIC Funding Authority and Terms                   
            Contained in Public Law 101-162.......................................................    3245-AC09 
4404        Small Business Size Standards; Computer Services Industries...........................    3245-AC11 
4405        Small Business Size Standards; Advertising Services Industries........................    3245-AC78 
4406        Small Business Size Regulation........................................................    3245-AC87 
4407        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Accredited Lenders Program for                      
            Certified Development Companies.......................................................    3245-AD16 
4408        Business Loans Policy; SBA Guaranty...................................................    3245-AD22 
4409        Amendments to the Amount of Flood Insurance Coverage Required of Recipients of Certain              
            SBA Assistance........................................................................    3245-AD28 
4410        Small Business Investment Company Leverage............................................    3245-AD29 
4411        Business Loans-Alter Ego; Development Companies--Alter Ego............................    3245-AD31 
4412        Disaster Waiver of Judgment Lien Restriction..........................................    3245-AD36 
4413        Amendment to Grants Management Common Rule............................................    3245-AD41 
4414        Small Business Size Standards (Ostensible Subcontractor Rule).........................    3245-AD45 
4415        Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension Common Rule...................................    3245-AD46 
4416        Business Loans: Microloans............................................................    3245-AD48 
4417        Small-Business Investment Companies Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards......    3245-AD50 
4418        Prepayment of Certain Debentures......................................................    3245-AD51 
4419        Small-Business Size Standards; Handicapped Workshop Participation in Small Business                 
            Set-Aside Contracts...................................................................    3245-AD53 
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4420        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Proposed                 
            Revision of Circular A-110............................................................    3245-AB67 
4421        Governmentwide Restrictions on Lobbying...............................................    3245-AC07 
4422        Small Business Size Standards; Environmental Services.................................    3245-AC58 
4423        Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Disaster Loans; Major Source of Employment......    3245-AC82 
4424        Small Business Investment Companies; Leverage.........................................    3245-AD01 
4425        Small Business Size Standards; Business Loan Program; Alternative Size Standard.......    3245-AD09 
4426        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Seller Financing by Regulated Lenders.    3245-AD17 
4427        Loans to State and Local Development Companies........................................    3245-AD33 
4428        Procedural Regulations Governing Size Protests........................................    3245-AD40 
4429        Small Business Investment Companies; Leverage.........................................    3245-AD42 
4430        Business Loans: Export Loans..........................................................    3245-AD47 
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4377. 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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4378. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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: LeAnn Oliver, Acting, 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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4379. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brenda J. Smith, Acting Assistant Administrator for, 
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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4380. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brenda J. Smith, Acting Assistant Administrator for, 
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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4381. 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. [[Page 24177]] 

Agency Contact: Martin D. Teckler, Deputy General Counsel, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 
202 205-6642

RIN: 3245-AB44
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4382. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/95

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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4383. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY AND CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

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.

Statement of Need: This proposal amends several sections of SBA's 
regulations governing the section 8(a) Program, including restrictions 
on self-marketing; procedures for eligibility determination appeals, 
graduation and termination proceedings; use of ownership interests as 
collateral; receipt of contract awards in excess of a firm's support 
level and the methodology for valuating indefinite quantity, indefinite 
delivery contracts for complying with competition threshold 
requirements. Many of these revisions are required to attune the 
Program more closely to the realities of the commercial environment in 
which it must operate. Other revisions, concerning the eligibility 
status of concerns owned by community development corporations and 
criteria governing joint venture eligibility for small disadvantaged 
business set asides and evaluation preferences, are being implemented 
in response to statutes or court decisions.

Summary of the Legal Basis: These regulations implement section 8(a) of 
the Small Business Act. The revision concerning program eligibility for 
firms owned by community development companies is authorized by Section 
626(a)(2) of Public Law 97-35; that concerning joint venture 
eligibility is mandated by a court decision requiring SBA to exercise 
jurisdiction over such matters.

Alternatives: The revisions proposed amend existing provisions of SBA's 
program regulations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: This rulemaking is designed to effect 
programmatic changes in SBA's section 8(a) Program and will affect that 
sector of the small business community designated as socially and 
economically disadvantaged. As such, no costs, other than 
administrative, will be incurred by SBA. Benefits accruing to the 
targeted business community and to the economy in general include 
enhancement of program opportunities, the creation of jobs and 
increased tax revenues.

Risks: The rulemaking addresses no risk to the public health and safety 
or to the environment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95

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: 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-AC30
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4384. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95

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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4385. 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                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96                [[Page 24178]] 

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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4386. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95

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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4387. 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                            05/00/95

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-AC64
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4388. 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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4389. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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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4390. 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. [[Page 24179]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95

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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4391. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         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 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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4392. 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

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Notice                          10/13/93                    58 FR 52929
Notice                          10/13/93                    58 FR 52929
NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95

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-AD07
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4393. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY; CARE AND PRESERVATION OF COLLATERAL 
(CPCS)

Priority:  Agency Priority

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                            00/00/00

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: Arnold Rosenthal, Acting 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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4394. 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                            06/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95

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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4395. 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                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         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-AD38
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4396. 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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4397.  BUSINESS LOAN POLICY AND BUSINESS LOANS FACSIMILES 
OF SBA FORMS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120; 13 CFR 122

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rule permits the use of facsimiles of SBA forms by 
participating lenders.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John R. Cox, Associate Administrator for, Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 
8300, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD49
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4398.  LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; 
COMPUTER-GENERATED FACSIMILES OF SBA FORMS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Permits development companies to use computer generated 
facsimiles of SBA forms.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeAnn Oliver, Acting Director, Office of Rural, Affairs 
and Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485

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4399. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Priority:  Agency Priority

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          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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.
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 
[[Page 24181]] Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-
6460

RIN: 3245-AA74
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4400. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  PL 96-302; PL 98-395; PL 103-81

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Comprehensive regulations governing the Small Business 
Development Center Program.

Statement of Need: The SBDC program creates a partnership between SBA 
and organizations operating the SBDC networks for the provision of 
business development and technical assistance to small businesses in 
order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity 
and improvements in management. The SBDC program has been operating 
under direct statutory authority without regulations. SBA is proposing 
these regulations to establish a framework for its effective and 
efficient operation. Many of the provisions set forth in this proposed 
rule are contained in or have arisen from legislative enactments or 
formalize current procedures used since the program's inception in 
1980.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The SBDC program is administered pursuant 
to section 21 of the Small Business Act. Public Law 102-366, the Small 
Business Credit and Business Opportunity Enhancement Act of 1992, 
prohibited SBA from issuing any rules for the SBDC program prior to 
submission and approval by Congress. Public Law 103-81, enacted on 
August 13, 1993, removed this prohibition.

Alternatives: This rulemaking codifies existing SBA practice and 
procedure.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: This is a statutorily mandated program 
the costs of which are reflected in the annual appropriation. It is 
intended to provide aid to a broad spectrum of small businesses. 
Benefits from the provision of such assistance will accrue to the 
general economy in the form of new jobs and increased tax revenues.

Risks: This regulation addresses no risks to the public health and 
safety or to the environment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/28/94                    59 FR 60723
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/94                    59 FR 60723
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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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4401. 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


Next Action Undetermined

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
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4402. 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
NPRM                            05/19/93                    58 FR 29152
NPRM                            05/19/93                    58 FR 29152
Interim Final Rule              06/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          06/00/95

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
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4403. 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 [[Page 24182]] Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6510

RIN: 3245-AC09
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4404. 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
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4405. 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                    05/00/95

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-AC78
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4406. 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                    05/00/95

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
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4407. 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:  Final, Statutory, April 22, 1995.

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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Interim Final Rule              04/22/95
Final Action Effective          04/22/95
Interim Final Rule              04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: LeAnn Oliver, Acting, 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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4408. 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. [[Page 24183]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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: Arnold Rosenthal, Acting Assistant Administrator, 
Office of Portfolio Management, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW., Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6481

RIN: 3245-AD22
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4409. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/19/94                     59 FR 2782
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/94                     59 FR 2782
Final Action                    05/00/95

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
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4410. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/07/95                     59 FR 5552
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/95                     59 FR 5552
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

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
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4411. 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

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NPRM                            02/22/94                     59 FR 8425
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/94                     59 FR 8425
Final Action                    05/00/95

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
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4412. 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

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Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Associate Administrator for, Disaster 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD36
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4413. 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. 
[[Page 24184]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/25/94                    59 FR 53706
NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/94                    59 FR 53706
Final Action                    05/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

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
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4414.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS (OSTENSIBLE 
SUBCONTRACTOR RULE)

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Ostensible subcontractor and affiliation rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/23/95                     60 FR 4389
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/95                     60 FR 4389
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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, Associate Administrator for, Size 
Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 
8100, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6840

RIN: 3245-AD45
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4415.  NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION COMMON RULE

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); EO 12549

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Common rule to give reciprocal governmentwide effect to both 
nonprocurement and procurement debarment and suspensions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65607
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/95                    59 FR 65607
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Klein, Chief Counsel for Special Programs, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6645

RIN: 3245-AD46
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4416.  BUSINESS LOANS: MICROLOANS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 122

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rules regarding provision of assistance to micro lenders.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/24/95                     60 FR 4574
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/95                     60 FR 4574
Final Action Effective          06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John R. Cox, Associate Administrator for, Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 
8300, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD48
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4417.  SMALL-BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES ACCOUNTING AND 
FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Accounting and Financial Standards for Small Business 
Investment Companies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/07/95                     60 FR 7392
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Carol Fendler, Office of Investment, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, 
202 205-7559

RIN: 3245-AD50
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4418.  PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEBENTURES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 109

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 23, 1995.

Abstract: Rules regarding prepayment of certain debentures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/23/94                    59 FR 60305
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: LeAnn Oliver, Acting, Director, Office of Rural 
Affairs, and Economic Development, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW., Suite 8300, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AD51
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4419.  SMALL-BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HANDICAPPED WORKSHOP 
PARTICIPATION IN SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE CONTRACTS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Eligibility for public and private organizations in small 
business set asides.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/95                [[Page 24185]] 

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

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: Gary Jackson, Associate Administrator for, Size 
Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 
8000, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6840

RIN: 3245-AD53



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4420. 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                            10/25/94                    59 FR 53706
NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/94
Final Action                    04/19/95                    60 FR 19638
Final Action Effective          05/19/95                    60 FR 19638

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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4421. 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 Comment 
Period End                      04/27/90                     55 FR 6736
Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

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
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4422. 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                          08/09/93                    58 FR 42355
Interim Final Rule              10/08/93                    58 FR 52415
Second NPRM                     10/08/93                    58 FR 52452
Final Action                    09/15/94                    59 FR 47236
Final Action Effective          09/15/94                    59 FR 47236

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
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4423. 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) 
[[Page 24186]] 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                    03/09/94                    59 FR 10953

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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4424. 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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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/08/94                    59 FR 40315
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/94
Final Action                    09/22/94                    59 FR 48559
Final Action Effective          09/22/94                    59 FR 48559

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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4425. 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

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Withdrawn from consideration.   02/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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
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4426. 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                            03/18/94                    59 FR 12864
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/94                    59 FR 12864
Final Action                    01/20/95                     60 FR 4073
Final Action Effective          01/20/95                     60 FR 4073

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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4427. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/18/94                    59 FR 12864
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/94                    59 FR 12864
Final Action                    01/20/95                     60 FR 4073
Final Action Effective          01/20/95                     60 FR 4073

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: LeAnn Oliver, Acting, 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
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4428. 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 [[Page 24187]] 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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Final Action                    08/03/94                    59 FR 39426

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
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4429. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/08/94                    59 FR 40315
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/94                    59 FR 40315
Final Action                    09/22/94                    59 FR 48559
Final Action Effective          09/22/94                    59 FR 48559

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
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4430.  BUSINESS LOANS: EXPORT LOANS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 122

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rules regarding provision of business loans to exporters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/23/95                     60 FR 4373
Final Action Effective          01/23/95                     60 FR 4373

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John R. Cox, Associate Administrator for, Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 
8300, Washington, DC 20416, 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD47
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