[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 XLIII





Small Business Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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 33rd semiannual agenda of regulations. Although 
SBA is not a regulatory agency, it 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, SBA encourages the public 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: This SBA agenda highlights the agency's 
ambitious program to streamline its present and prospective regulatory 
activity. In response to President Clinton's regulatory review 
initiative, SBA completed a page-by-page, line-by-line review of all 
its existing regulations to determine which should be revised or 
eliminated. As a result, SBA proposes to reduce the overall length of 
its regulations by over 50 percent while making them more effective, 
consistent, and understandable.

    The SBA agenda contains many regulations that 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. They were not directed at specific content nor were any 
changes suggested or recommended.

    The SBA agenda format has three parts. Part I, Proposed Rules, 
includes rulemakings that will be proposed during the 12-month 
period covered by the agenda. Part II, Final Rules, includes 
proposed rules that will be finalized during the period covered by 
the agenda. Part III, Completed Actions, includes regulations 
completed or withdrawn and reviews completed since the preceding 
agenda. This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations 
includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this 
issue of the Federal Register. The SBA's Statement of Regulatory 
Priorities is included in Part II.

    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 SBA's regulations will be developed in a manner that 
promotes growth in the economy while imposing no unnecessary 
regulatory burdens on the public. The SBA's regulatory streamlining 
initiative promotes this goal by improving the Agency's ability to 
provide services quickly and at minimum cost to its small business 
customers.

Dated: September 25, 1995.

Philip Lader,

Administrator.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4167        Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs......................................    3245-AB36 
4168        Nondiscrimination in Financial Assistance Programs....................................    3245-AB37 
4169        Amendments to Administration Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 146)......................    3245-AC20 
4170        Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program; Eligibility and                  
            Contractual Assistance................................................................    3245-AC30 
4171        Small Business Size Regulations.......................................................    3245-AC31 
4172        Surety Bond Guarantee; Regulations....................................................    3245-AC60 
4173        Small Business Size Standards; Adjustment and Collection Agencies.....................    3245-AC64 
4174        Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Services Industries........................    3245-AC68 
4175        Veterans' Program.....................................................................    3245-AC95 
4176        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business                       
            Administration........................................................................    3245-AC96 
4177        Women-Owned Business Definition and Protest and Appeal Process........................    3245-AC98 
4178        Small Business Size Standards; Establishment of Size Standards........................    3245-AD07 
4179        Surety Bond Guarantee; Multiyear Guaranty Authority...................................    3245-AD15 
4180        Business Loan Policy; Care and Preservation of Collateral (CPCs)......................    3245-AD21 
4181        Small Business Investment Company Leverage............................................    3245-AD29 
4182        Business Loans-Alter Ego; Development Companies--Alter Ego............................    3245-AD31 
4183        Export Working Capital Program........................................................    3245-AD43 
4184        Business Loans: Microloans............................................................    3245-AD48 
4185        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Section 504 Loans Program Amendments..    3245-AD60 
4186        Small Business Size Standards; Conference Planners....................................    3245-AD63 
4187        Elimination of Parts 106, 109, 110, 111, 128, 129, 144 of Chapter 1 of Title 13, and                
            Part 2209 of Title 48 of CFR..........................................................    3245-AD65 
4188        Freedom of Information and Privacy Act of 1974........................................    3245-AD66 
4189        Policies of General Application/Standards for Conducting Business with SBA............    3245-AD67 
4190        Nondiscrimination by Recipients of SBA Assistance and SBA.............................    3245-AD68 
4191        Small Business Size Standards.........................................................    3245-AD69 
4192        Minority Enterprise Development/Small Disadvantaged Business..........................    3245-AD70 
4193        Disaster - Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Loans................................    3245-AD71 
4194        Policies of General Application/Administrative Tort Claims............................    3245-AD72 
4195        Debt Collection.......................................................................    3245-AD73 
4196        Surety Bond Guarantee.................................................................    3245-AD74 
4197        Business Loans (Reg Plan Seq. No. 147)................................................    3245-AD75 
4198        Small Business Investment Companies...................................................    3245-AD76 
4199        Standards of Conduct and Other Employee Responsibilities..............................    3245-AD77 
4200        Government Contracting Assistance.....................................................    3245-AD78 
4201        Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office of Hearings and Appeals..........    3245-AD79 
4202        Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Regulations..........................................   3245-AD80  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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4203        Certificate of Competency.............................................................    3245-AA74 
4204        Business Loans........................................................................    3245-AB99 
4205        Small Business Size Standards; Advertising Services Industries........................    3245-AC78 
4206        Small Business Size Regulation........................................................    3245-AC87 
4207        Amendments to the Amount of Flood Insurance Coverage Required of Recipients of Certain              
            SBA Assistance........................................................................    3245-AD28 
4208        Small Business Size Standards (Ostensible Subcontractor Rule).........................    3245-AD45 
4209        Prepayment of Certain Debentures......................................................    3245-AD51 
4210        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Computer-Generated Facsimiles of SBA                
            Forms.................................................................................    3245-AD52 
4211        Small Business Size Regulations; Nonmanufacturer Rule.................................    3245-AD57 
4212        Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Loan (Agriculture)..............................    3245-AD59 
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4213        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Section 502 Loan Program..............    3245-AB35 
4214        User Fees for SBA Programs............................................................    3245-AB44 
4215        Small Business Size Standards for Natural Gas Distribution............................    3245-AB94 
4216        Regulations for the Implementation of New 301(d) SBIC Funding Authority and Terms                   
            Contained in Public Law 101-162.......................................................    3245-AC09 
4217        Business Loans Policy; SBA Guaranty...................................................    3245-AD22 
4218        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Premier Certified Lenders Program.....    3245-AD54 
4219        Policies of General Application.......................................................    3245-AD61 
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4220        Small Business Development Centers....................................................    3245-AB17 
4221        Small Business Size Standards; Computer Services Industries...........................    3245-AC11 
4222        Small Business Size Standards; Combination Electric and Gas and Other Utility Services    3245-AC57 
4223        Loans to State and Local Development Companies; Accredited Lenders Program for                      
            Certified Development Companies.......................................................    3245-AD16 
4224        Small Business Size Standards; Equipment Rental and Leasing...........................    3245-AD26 
4225        Disaster Waiver of Judgment Lien Restriction..........................................    3245-AD36 
4226        Small Business Size Standards; Simplification.........................................    3245-AD38 
4227        Amendment to Grants Management Common Rule............................................    3245-AD41 
4228        Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension Common Rule...................................    3245-AD46 
4229        Business Loan Policy and Business Loans Facsimiles of SBA Forms.......................    3245-AD49 
4230        Small-Business Investment Companies Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards......    3245-AD50 
4231        Small-Business Size Standards; Handicapped Workshop Participation in Small Business                 
            Set-Aside Contracts...................................................................    3245-AD53 
4232        Business Loans; Microloans; Two-State Rule............................................    3245-AD55 
4233        Policies of General Application.......................................................    3245-AD58 
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4167. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 42 USC 2000d-1

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 112

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Technical amendment to SBA's current regulation to clarify 
that if recipients of assistance under any of SBA's programs are found 
to have discriminated, SBA is authorized to take certain actions such 
as withholding further assistance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6750

RIN: 3245-AB36
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4168. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other

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                            12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6750

RIN: 3245-AB37
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4169. AMENDMENTS TO ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 146 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AC20
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4170. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY AND CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15 
USC 637(d); PL 99-661, sec 1207; PL 100-656; PL 101-37; PL 101-574

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is an amendment to the program regulations 
governing appeals of denials of program admission, graduation, and 
termination actions, and denials of requests for waiver of the 
requirement that, subject to certain conditions, an 8(a) contract must 
be performed by the contractor to which it was awarded.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6410

RIN: 3245-AC30
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4171. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6460

RIN: 3245-AC31
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4172. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE; REGULATIONS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 687b; 15 USC 694a; 15 USC 694b; 5 USC app 1; 
PL 100-590

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The entire program regulations will be revised and 
reorganized to include substantive policy and procedural modifications 
which will be implemented. This revision is intended to eliminate 
inconsistencies, clarify procedures, reflect program experience and 
industry changes, and result in more efficient program operation. 
Planned regulatory changes include regulations pertaining to both the 
prior approval and preferred programs, fees, and premiums and claims 
for losses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6540

RIN: 3245-AC60
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4173. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADJUSTMENT AND COLLECTION 
AGENCIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 $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                            05/00/96

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AC64
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4174. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HEALTH CARE SERVICES 
INDUSTRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 $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                            03/00/96

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AC68
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4175. VETERANS' PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

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                            10/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6773

RIN: 3245-AC95
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4176. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF 
THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 684; 15 USC 637(a)(18); 15 USC 637(a)(19); EO 
12674

CFR Citation:  5 CFR ch XLIV

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Small Business Administration and the Office of 
Government Ethics are jointly issuing this proposed rule which is 
designed to establish uniform standards of ethical conduct for the 
officers and employees of the SBA. This proposed rule will be published 
at 5 CFR ch XLIV and will supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct 
for Employees of the Executive Branch issued by the Office of 
Government Ethics (57 FR 35006; Aug. 7, 1992). This proposed rule is 
necessary to supplement the standards issued by OGE because it 
addresses ethical issues which are unique to SBA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6645

RIN: 3245-AC96
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4177. WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS DEFINITION AND PROTEST AND APPEAL 
PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6673

RIN: 3245-AC98
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4178. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ESTABLISHMENT OF SIZE 
STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            10/01/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AD07
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4179. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE; MULTIYEAR GUARANTY AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  See Additional Information.

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation has been enacted to allow small business access 
to Office of Surety Guarantee funds on a revolving basis instead of 
availability per annual budget. Regulatory changes will result.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6540

RIN: 3245-AD15
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4180. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY; CARE AND PRESERVATION OF COLLATERAL 
(CPCS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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: Arnold Rosenthal, Acting Assistant Administrator, 
Office of Portfolio Management, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6481

RIN: 3245-AD21
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4181. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY LEVERAGE

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6510

RIN: 3245-AD29
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4182. BUSINESS LOANS-ALTER EGO; DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES--ALTER EGO

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD31
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4183. EXPORT WORKING CAPITAL PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6)

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                            10/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeanne Sclater, Assistant Administrator, Office of 
International Trade, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW., Suite 8500, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6720

RIN: 3245-AD43
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4184. BUSINESS LOANS: MICROLOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________

4185.  LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; 
SECTION 504 LOANS PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is technical in nature and is intended to conform 
the 504 program regulations to reflect practices developed to expedite 
delivery of the program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/95                    60 FR 46789
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________

4186.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; CONFERENCE PLANNERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 exclude certain forms of pass-through revenues 
from the computation of gross annual revenues for businesses engaged in 
providing conference planning services.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AD63
_______________________________________________________________________

4187.  ELIMINATION OF PARTS 106, 109, 110, 111, 128, 129, 
144 OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 13, AND PART 2209 OF TITLE 48 OF CFR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 106; 13 CFR 109; 13 CFR 110; 13 CFR 111; 13 CFR 
128; 13 CFR 129; 13 CFR 144; 48 CFR 2209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Elimination of parts regarding lease guarantees, prepayment 
rules for SBICs and CDCs, investigations, small business investment 
companies, pollution control, grants for small business research, 
management assistance, discounted prepayment of disaster home loans, 
and contractor's qualifications as obsolete, unnecessary and 
duplicative.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Kohler, Associate General Counsel for General 
Law, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6645

RIN: 3245-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________

4188.  FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 44 USC et seq; 5 USC 552(a); 18 USC 
5203(a)(1); 31 USC 1 et seq; 31 USC 67 et seq; EO 12600; 15 USC 
634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to President Clinton's Governmentwide Regulatory 
Reform initiative, the Small Business Administration has completed a 
page-by-page, line-by-line review of all of its existing regulations to 
determine which might be revised or eliminated. This proposed rule 
would eliminate over 25 percent of Part 102, principally by deleting 
duplicative language and rewriting the remainder in plain language. The 
rule includes other changes to improve the procedural efficiency of 
Part 102.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cheri C. Wolff, Chief Counsel for General Litigation, 
Office of General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6643

RIN: 3245-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________

4189.  POLICIES OF GENERAL APPLICATION/STANDARDS FOR 
CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH SBA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 637; 15 USC 642

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to President Clinton's Regulatory Reform 
initiative, the SBA has completed a page-by-page, line-by-line review 
of its regulations in order to determine which might be revised or 
eliminated. This proposed rule would reorganize and streamline the 
entire part 103, which governs standards one must meet to to conduct 
business with SBA. It makes the standards more understandable to those 
who are regulated and easier for SBA to enforce.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary Fox, Chief Counsel for Special Litigation, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6643

RIN: 3245-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________

4190.  NONDISCRIMINATION BY RECIPIENTS OF SBA ASSISTANCE 
AND SBA

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 42 USC 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681 to 
1686; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 6101 et seq

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 112; 13 CFR 113; 13 CFR 117; 13 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to President Clinton's Governmentwide Regulatory 
Reform initiative, the SBA has completed a page-by-page, line-by-line 
review of all its existing regulations to determine which might be 
revised or eliminated. This proposed rule would consolidate into one 
part, four existing parts of SBA's regulations pertaining to compliance 
by SBA and recipients of SBA assistance with the various applicable 
civil rights laws of the United States. This consolidation of parts 
112, 113, 117 and 136 avoids unnecessary duplication in the regulations 
and leaves one regulation involving civil rights compliance.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cheri Wolff, Chief Counsel for General Litigation, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6643

RIN: 3245-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________

4191.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632; 15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend SBA's regulations governing 
its size standards program. It is designed to streamline the size 
standards operation by streamlining and clarifying existing regulatory 
language and by eliminating unnecessary, irrelevant or obsolete 
provisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

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

RIN: 3245-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________

4192.  MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED 
BUSINESS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 637(d)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend both eligibility requirements 
for and contractual assistance provisions within the SBA's minority 
enterprise development program. It is designed to streamline the 
operation of the MED program, to ease certain restrictions perceived to 
be burdensome on program participants, to clarify certain eligibility 
requirements, and to delete obsolete regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

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

RIN: 3245-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________

4193.  DISASTER - PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY 
LOANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 
USC 636(f)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would reorganize the entire part 123 
covering the disaster loan program to make it more clear and easier to 
use.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Stephens, Associate General Counsel for SBIC 
Litigation, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6489

RIN: 3245-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________

4194.  POLICIES OF GENERAL APPLICATION/ADMINISTRATIVE TORT 
CLAIMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(1); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 28 USC 2672

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 114

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would reorganize the entire part 114 
covering administrative claims under the Tort Claims Act to make it 
more clear and easier to use. It would also amend the part to 
streamline the review and adjustment of claims and provide for the use 
of alternative dispute resolution in appropriate cases.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeff Lane, Office of General Counsel, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6879

RIN: 3245-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________

4195.  DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 31 USC 3720A

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise several sections of part 140 
to consolidate certain sections and to reword certain sections so as to 
make them simpler and more understandable to the public.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Fox, Chief Counsel for Special Litigation, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6643

RIN: 3245-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________

4196.  SURETY BOND GUARANTEE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687c; 15 USC 694a; 15 USC 694b; 5 
USC app 1; PL 100-590; PL 101-574

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule revises part 115 governing the surety bond 
program to eliminate redundant provisions, consolidate and reorganize 
sections where appropriate, clarify ambiguous language and propose 
substantive changes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Brannan, Office of Surety Guarantees, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6540

RIN: 3245-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________

4197.  BUSINESS LOANS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 147 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________

4198.  SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 661

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation involves a complete revision of the 
regulations governing the small business investment company program. 
Substantial revisions and streamlining will occur.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Don Christenson, Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510

RIN: 3245-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________

4199.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND OTHER EMPLOYEE 
RESPONSIBILITIES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7301; 15 USC 634; 15 USC 637(a)(18); 15 USC 
637(a)(19); 15 USC 645(a)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule eliminates provisions that are superseded 
by the Office of Government Ethics uniform standards of conduct for 
Executive branch employees and reorganizes the remaining provisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robinson S. Nunn, Chief Counsel for Ethics, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6787

RIN: 3245-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________

4200.  GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 101-515; PL 100-202; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 
634(b)(8); 15 USC 634(b)(15); 31 USC 9701; 31 USC 9702

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule reorganizes and simplifies present part 
125. It eliminates seven sections that were unnecessary, duplicative, 
or obsolete. The remaining five sections were rewritten for clarity and 
ease of use.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

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

RIN: 3245-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________

4201.  RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE 
OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 5 USC 
504

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise, reorganize, simplify and 
unify into new part 134 all of present part 134, all of part 132, and 
those provisions in part 124 that pertain to proceedings before the 
office arising out of certain aspects of the Agency's 8(a) program, 
size determinations, and SIC code designations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary Fox, Chief Counsel for Special Litigation, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6852

RIN: 3245-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________

4202.  PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3801; 31 USC 3812

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule reorganizes and clarifies present part 142 
to make more clear and easier to use.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action Effective          12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cheri Wolff, Chief Counsel for General Litigation, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6855

RIN: 3245-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
4203. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 99-591; PL 99-661

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 125.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Overall revision to Certificate of Competency regulations. 
Additionally, this rule will include guidelines for application of 
subcontracting limitations imposed by PL 99-591 and PL 99-661.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/92                    57 FR 37909
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/92
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

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 Street 
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6460

RIN: 3245-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________

4204. BUSINESS LOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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              11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________

4205. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADVERTISING SERVICES 
INDUSTRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 
USC 644(c)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to increase the size standard for four 
advertising services industries from $3.5 million in annual receipts 
(defined to include all revenue in whatever form received or accrued 
from whatever source) to $6 million in annual receipts (excluding 
amounts remitted to other firms).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/92                    57 FR 38452
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/92
Final Action                    01/00/96

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________

4206. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 
USC 644(c); PL 101-574

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rule to establish procedures for requesting/granting waivers 
of the nonmanufacturer rule on specific solicitations, based on 
contracting officer determinations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/93                    58 FR 48981
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/93                    58 FR 48981
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6460

RIN: 3245-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________

4207. AMENDMENTS TO THE AMOUNT OF FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED 
OF RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN SBA ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

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

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________

4208. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS (OSTENSIBLE SUBCONTRACTOR RULE)

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Ostensible subcontractor and affiliation rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/95                     60 FR 4389
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/95                     60 FR 4389
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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

RIN: 3245-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

4209. PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEBENTURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/23/94                    59 FR 60305
Final Action                    12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________

4210. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; COMPUTER-
GENERATED FACSIMILES OF SBA FORMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/95                    60 FR 15525
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________

4211.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; NONMANUFACTURER 
RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would require a dealer (nonmanufacturer) 
to provide the product of a domestic small business manufacturer on a 
small business set-aside and 8(a) contract (the nonmanufacturer rule) 
awarded under the Government's new simplified acquisition procedures, 
unless a waiver to that requirement is granted by SBA. The 
nonmanufacturer rule is applicable to all 8(a) procurements and small 
business set-asides.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/95                    60 FR 27924
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/95                    60 FR 27924
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a 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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

4212.  PHYSICAL DISASTER AND ECONOMIC INJURY LOAN 
(AGRICULTURE)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 
USC 636(f)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would make clear that businesses primarily 
engaged in agriculture are not eligible for such assistance and that 
such assistance may not be used to further the alleviation of physical 
or economic injury to property associated with agricultural enterprise 
caused by a disaster.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/95                    60 FR 31121
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Associate Administrator for Disaster 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                   Long-Term Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
4213. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; SECTION 502 
LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________

4214. USER FEES FOR SBA PROGRAMS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

RIN: 3245-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________

4215. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 99-591; PL 99-661

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is imposing a size standard of 500 employees for the 
recently deregulated natural gas distribution industry firms which now 
compete for Federal natural gas contracts.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/25/88                    53 FR 47663


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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________

4216. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW 301(D) SBIC FUNDING 
AUTHORITY AND TERMS CONTAINED IN PUBLIC LAW 101-162

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 681 et seq, as amended; PL 100-590; PL 101-162

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes the present regulations governing the Small 
Business Investment Company (SBIC) program in order to implement 
amendments made to the Small Business Investment Act (15 USC 661 et 
seq) by Public Laws 100-590 and 101-162 with regard to funds invested 
in private capital, provisions followed by SBA to buy down leverage in 
301(d) SBICs and to set the interest rate on preferred securities 
purchased by SBA after November 20, 1988.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/10/90                    55 FR 28166
Final Action                    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
Phone: 202 205-6510

RIN: 3245-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________

4217. BUSINESS LOANS POLICY; SBA GUARANTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

RIN: 3245-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________

4218.  LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; 
PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697(a); 
15 USC 697(b); 15 USC 697(c)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 108

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 22, 1995.

Abstract: This rule implements section 217 of Pub. L. 103-403, which 
added a new section 508 to the Small Business Act authorizing SBA to 
establish a premier certified lenders program for certified development 
companies.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/26/95                    60 FR 20392
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3245-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________

4219.  POLICIES OF GENERAL APPLICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 631; 15 USC 661; EO 11988; EO 11990; 15 USC 
636(b)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would raise from $500,000 to $1.5 million 
the ceiling for SBA loan assistance that SBA officials with properly 
delegated authority may determine is not subject to the full review and 
decisionmaking process to determine adverse effects or incompatible 
development on wetlands or in a floodplain required by EO 11988 and EO 
11990.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/95                    60 FR 42817
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Associate Administrator for Disaster 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 6th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                   Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
4220. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/28/94                    59 FR 60723
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/94
Final Action                    06/13/95                    60 FR 31054
Final Action Effective          06/13/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6766

RIN: 3245-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________

4221. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; COMPUTER SERVICES INDUSTRIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 100-656

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the size standard for computer-integrated 
systems design, computer programming services, and other computer-
related services to $14.5 million in average annual receipts.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/91                    56 FR 38364
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/91
Interim Final Rule              06/23/92                    57 FR 27906
Final Action                    04/10/94                    59 FR 16513
Final Action Effective          04/10/94

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________

4222. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; COMBINATION ELECTRIC AND GAS 
AND OTHER UTILITY SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/17/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

4223. LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES; ACCREDITED 
LENDERS PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          04/22/95
Final Action                    04/26/95                    60 FR 20391

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
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________

4224. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposal to revise the size standards for equipment rental 
and leasing under SIC codes 7352, 7353, and 7359. The present size 
standard for these industries is $3.5 million.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/17/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________

4225. DISASTER WAIVER OF JUDGMENT LIEN RESTRICTION

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/08/95                    60 FR 22495
Final Action Effective          05/08/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________

4226. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SIMPLIFICATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/17/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________

4227. AMENDMENT TO GRANTS MANAGEMENT COMMON RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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          04/19/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6630

RIN: 3245-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________

4228. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION COMMON RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65607
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/95
Final Action                    06/26/95                    60 FR 33037
Final Action Effective          08/25/95

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
Phone: 202 205-6645

RIN: 3245-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________

4229. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY AND BUSINESS LOANS FACSIMILES OF SBA 
FORMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/03/95                    60 FR 11941
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/95                    60 FR 11941
Final Action                    08/17/95                    60 FR 42779

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
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________

4230. SMALL-BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL 
REPORTING STANDARDS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/07/95                     60 FR 7392
Final Action                    04/06/95                    60 FR 17438

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
Phone: 202 205-7559

RIN: 3245-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________

4231. SMALL-BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HANDICAPPED WORKSHOP 
PARTICIPATION IN SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/24/95                    60 FR 15477
Final Action Effective          03/24/95                    60 FR 15477
Correction                      04/14/95                    60 FR 18981

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

RIN: 3245-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________

4232.  BUSINESS LOANS; MICROLOANS; TWO-STATE RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 636(m)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 122

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the microloan program, the SBA lends funds to qualified 
intermediaries which relend amounts of $25,000 or less to eligible 
small business concerns. This final regulation authorizes the Associate 
Administrator for Financial Assistance to allow a microloan 
intermediary to operate across State lines.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/95                    60 FR 22311
Final Action                    08/17/95                    60 FR 42781
Final Action Effective          08/17/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John R. Cox, Associate Administrator for Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________

4233.  POLICIES OF GENERAL APPLICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 103-403

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 116

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 22, 1995.

Abstract: This rule implements the requirement in PL 103-403 that SBA 
promulgate regulations which require certification by any recipient of 
financial assistance under the Small Business Act that the recipient is 
not delinquent on a court order or other formal agreement requiring 
payment of child support.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/26/95                    60 FR 27870
Final Action Effective          05/26/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cox, Associate Adminstrator for Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD58
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