[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLII



Small Business Administration



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                                    


  



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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 CFR Ch. I

Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Agenda

AGENCY: Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This represents the SBA's 36th semiannual regulatory agenda. 
Although not a regulatory agency, the SBA drafted the agenda to meet 
both the criteria and the spirit of the regulatory review process. The 
SBA publishes this agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 and the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., and Public Law 96-
354, effective January 1, 1981.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on agenda 
items, the SBA encourages the public to contact the individual agency 
official referenced in the applicable regulation.

    For information concerning the SBA's overall Regulatory Review 
and Development Program or general semiannual agenda questions, 
contact Martin D. Teckler, Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 
20416, (202) 205-6642.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SBA agenda contains references to 
regulations of limited public impact, which are included to increase 
public knowledge of all anticipated SBA regulatory activities. 
Publication may encourage increased public participation in the review 
and development process.

    The SBA's agenda is divided into three parts. Part I, Proposed 
Rules, includes those rules which probably will be proposed during 
the 12-month period covered by the agenda. Part II, Final Rules, 
includes proposed rules which probably will be finalized during the 
agenda period. Part III, Completed Actions, includes regulations 
completed or withdrawn and reviews completed since the preceding 
agenda.

    Publication of the agenda does not impose any binding 
obligation on the SBA with regard to any specific item in the 
agenda. Further, regulatory action not listed on the agenda is not 
precluded.

    Public comments on SBA's previous agendas have been general, 
and all were positive. None was directed at specific content nor 
were any changes suggested or recommended.

    Finally, the SBA regulations are developed in a manner that 
promotes economic growth without imposing unnecessary regulatory 
burdens on the public. The SBA continues its vigorous program of 
streamlining all its present and prospective regulatory activity so 
that only absolutely necessary regulations are promulgated.

Dated: April 3, 1997.

Ginger Ehn Lew,

Acting Administrator.

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3779        Small Business Size Regulations Affiliation (Section 610 Review)......................    3245-AD82 
3780        Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development/ Small Disadvantaged                      
            Business Status Protest and Appeal Procedure (Section 610 Review).....................    3245-AD83 
3781        Revision of Small Business Investment Company Regulations.............................    3245-AD87 
3782        Revisions to the Disaster Loan Program................................................    3245-AD88 
3783        Small Business Size Standards; Construction, Architectural and Engineering, and Refuse              
            Systems Industries....................................................................    3245-AD89 
3784        Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset........................    3245-AD90 
3785        Revising Eligible Project Costs for 504 Loans.........................................    3245-AD91 
3786        Revisions Concerning the Administration and Operation of the Small Business                         
            Development Center (SBDC) Program.....................................................    3245-AD92 
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3787        Small Business Size Standards for Natural Gas Distribution............................    3245-AB94 
3788        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business                       
            Administration........................................................................    3245-AC96 
3789        Business Loans Financing Non-Depository Institutions (Section 610 Review).............    3245-AD84 
3790        Revision of Small Business Investment Company Regulations.............................    3245-AD85 
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3791        Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs......................................    3245-AB36 
3792        Surety Bond Guarantees; Multiyear Guaranty Authority..................................    3245-AD15 

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3793        Amendments to the Amount of Flood Insurance Coverage Required of Recipients of Certain              
            SBA Assistance........................................................................    3245-AD28 
3794        Minority Enterprise Development/Small Disadvantaged Business..........................    3245-AD70 
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3779. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS AFFILIATION (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 632(a)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121.103(b)(5)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal will revise the definition of affiliation to 
permit small business investment companies and institutional investors 
to coinvest in small businesses without being presumed to control 
impermissibly the investee.

Statement of Need: The proposed regulation is intended to provide 
regulatory relief for transactions which would be impermissible without 
the change. It is needed in order to permit SBICs more opportunities to 
coinvest.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives: The alternatives include retaining varying restrictions 
on coinvestment because of affiliation with large coinvestors.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The change will open up more 
opportunities for SBIC investment. These new opportunities could amount 
to over $100 million per year with attendant benefits to the economy as 
a whole.

Risks: There are no tangible economic risks to this proposal.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Christensen, Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AD82
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3780. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/ SMALL 
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS PROTEST AND APPEAL PROCEDURE (SECTION 610 
REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 636(j)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal will represent a complete revision and 
streamlining of the regulations pertinent to the provision of 
contractual and managerial assistance to small businesses owned and 
operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

Statement of Need: On March 4, 1996, President Clinton issued a 
memorandum to each Federal agency directing them to simplify their 
regulations and eliminate those that were unnecessary. This proposed 
rule would reorganize Part 124 which governs the minority small 
business and capital ownership development program as well as 
streamline procedures for entering and participating in the program.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives: The revision proposed will amend administrative 
provisions in existent regulations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: This proposal will create no additional 
cost to the Government or the public.

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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-AD83
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3781.  REVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 661 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 
USC 687

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This proposed rule would increase minimum capital 
requirements for SBICs licensed after October 1, 1996, increase fees 
associated with the issuance of leverage, impose certain conditions on 
the issuance of leverage by existing SBICs that do not meet the new 
capital requirements, eliminate regulations that allow for the 
licensing of new Specialized SBICs and the issuance of subsidized 
leverage by existing Specialized SBICs, and other technical changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Saunders Miller, Senior Policy Advisor, Small Business 
Investment Company, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW., Suite 6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-3646

RIN: 3245-AD87
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3782.  REVISIONS TO THE DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 
USC 636(f); PL 102-395, 106 Stat 1828 and 1864; PL 103-75, 107 Stat 739

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 123.301(a); 13 CFR 123.101; 13 CFR 123.202(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Disaster Loan Program is being revised to make Economic 
Injury Disaster Loan ineligible criteria consistent with that found in 
13 CFR 120.110.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AD88
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3783.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; CONSTRUCTION, 
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING, AND REFUSE SYSTEMS INDUSTRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c); PL 
104-486, sec 108

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposal to increase small business size standards in the 
Construction, Architectural and Engineering and Refuse Systems 
Industries. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program 
(Program) prohibited SBA from adjusting numerical size standards for 
the designated industry groups participating in the Program. In 1994, 
SBA applied an increase for inflation to size standards that were based 
on annual receipts, with the exception of those industries 
participating in the Program. The Small Business Improvement Act of 
1996, Section 108, repealed that prohibition.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Assistant Administrator on Size 
Standards, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AD89
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3784.  AMENDMENT TO SBA'S REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE 
OFFSET

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3711; 31 USC 3720; 5 USC 5574; 31 USC 3716; 15 
USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA intends to amend its regulations to include references to 
administrative offset and other remedies that the Treasury Department 
may use on behalf of SBA to collect debt pursuant to the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Arnold Rosenthal, Assistant Administrator for Borrowers 
and Lender Servicing, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6481

RIN: 3245-AD90
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3785.  REVISING ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS FOR 504 LOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120.882

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal will amend the eligible project costs for 504 
loans to include up to $2500.00 in legal closing costs, thereby 
allowing them to be included in the amount financed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Associate Administrator for 
Financial, Assistance (A), Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD91
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3786.  REVISIONS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF 
THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Small Business Act, sec 5(b)(6) and 21 as amended; 15 
USC 684(b)(6) and 648; PL 101-515, 101 stat 2101; PL 101-574, 104 stat 
2814; PL 102-366, 106 stat 966; PL 102-395, 106 stat 1828; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposal to revise the Federal regulations to reflect changes 
in section

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21 of the Small Business Act as amended. This proposal will permit 
SBDCs to charge clients a fee for counseling and prohibit SBA from 
reviewing or extending any cooperative agreement unless an SBDC has 
been approved under the certification program as of September 30, 2000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Johnnie Albertson, Associate Administrator for Small 
Business Development Centers, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766

RIN: 3245-AD92
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3787. 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: In 1988, SBA imposed a size standard of 500 employees for the 
recently deregulated natural gas distribution industry firms which now 
compete for Federal natural gas contracts. This action confirms that 
the interim rule has been finalized.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/25/88                    53 FR 47663
Final Action                    07/00/97

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
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3788. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 5400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule is part of SBA's regulatory streamlining 
effort. The SBA 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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Interim Final Rule              05/00/97

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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3789. BUSINESS LOANS FINANCING NON-DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS (SECTION 610 
REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120.420

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 31, 1997.
PL 104-208.

Abstract: This proposal will modify present regulations to permit 
depository as well as nondepository lenders to borrow against and 
securitize the unguaranteed portions of SBA guaranteed loans.

Statement of Need: This proposed regulation will provide all of SBA's 
participating lenders the same opportunity to borrow against or 
securitize unguaranteed portions as is presently provided to 
nondepository lenders.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives: The alternatives are to continue a policy of permitting 
only selected participants to attain the benefits of borrowing against 
or securitizing unguaranteed portions.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The economic benefit to participating 
lenders is difficult to quantify because it depends upon how many avail 
themselves of the ability to borrow or securitize provided by the 
proposal. SBA anticipates that many lenders will utilize the proposal 
if finalized, and that the transactions covered by the regulation could 
make more than an additional $100 milion per year, available to relend 
to small businesses.

Risks: The proposal will address no risks to the public health and 
safety or to the environment. The economic risks to SBA of a 
transaction which fails would be minimized by the substance of the 
regulation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/29/96                    61 FR 60649
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/29/96
NPRM                            02/26/97                     62 FR 8640
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/97
Interim Final Rule              04/02/97                    62 FR 15601

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Interim Final Rule Effective    04/02/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/02/97
Final Rule                      05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Agency Contact: James Hammersley, Deputy Assistant Administrator for, 
Portfolio Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD84
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3790. REVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY 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 634(b)(6); 15 USC 661 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 
USC 687(e); 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687m

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 107.720(b)(2); 13 CFR 107.720; 13 CFR 107.720(e); 
13 CFR 107.692; 13 CFR 107.1500 to 1580

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify examination fees charged to SBICS.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/11/97                     62 FR 6147
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Saunders Miller, Senior Policy Advisor, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Suite 6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-3646

RIN: 3245-AD85
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3791. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 112

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This would have been a 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. SBA 
regards it as no longer necessary.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/13/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Erline M. Patrick, 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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3792. SURETY BOND GUARANTEES; MULTIYEAR GUARANTY AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  See Additional Information.

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation was enacted to allow small business access to 
Office of Surety Guarantee funds on a revolving basis instead of 
availability per annual budget. Regulatory changes were considered, but 
are not needed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/13/97

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: Robert J. Moffitt, 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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3793. 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 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the proposed rule, flood insurance would be required in 
an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the sum of all liens on the 
property (including any SBA lien) plus, if the SBA assistance is 
unsecured, the outstanding balance of the SBA assistance or (2) the 
insurable value of the property, but in no event would the required 
insurance exceed the maximum flood insurance available under the 
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/20/97

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

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Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD28
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3794. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/20/97

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
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