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[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLIV





Small Business Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                              
  
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 CFR Ch. I

Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Agenda

AGENCY: Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The entries below represent the Small Business 
Administration's (SBA) 39th 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.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SBA agenda is designed 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 likely will be proposed during 
the next 12 months. 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III, Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn 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.

    For this edition of SBA's regulatory agenda, the most important 
significant regulatory action is included in The Regulatory Plan, 
which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The 
Regulatory Plan entry is listed in the table of contents below and 
is denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader 
to the appropriate sequence number in part II.

    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 regulatory activity so that only absolutely 
necessary regulations are promulgated.

Dated: September 16, 1998.

Aida Alvarez,

Administrator.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4139         Surety Bond Guarantee................................................................    3245-AE13
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4140         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business
            Administration........................................................................    3245-AC96
4141         Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset.......................    3245-AD90
4142         Microloan Grants for Welfare-to-Work Initiative......................................    3245-AE00
4143         Record Disclosure and Privacy Regulations............................................    3245-AE03
4144         Contract Bundling Procurement Strategy...............................................    3245-AE04
4145         Small Business Development Center Program Revisions..................................    3245-AE05
4146         Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Industries................................    3245-AE06
4147         Small Business Size Standards; North American Industry Classification System.........    3245-AE07
4148         SBIC Program Reform..................................................................    3245-AE08
4149         PLP Lenders' Responsibilities for Servicing and Liquidating Loans....................    3245-AE09
4150         Servicing of Guaranteed Loans........................................................    3245-AE10
4151         Small Business Lending Company Expansion and Oversight Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No.
            152)..................................................................................   3245-AE14
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4152         Business Loan Policy: Unguaranteed Portions of Loans, Securitization, Sales, and
            Pledges...............................................................................    3245-AD84

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4153         Small Business Size Standards; Engineering Services, Architectural Services, and
            Surveying and Mapping Services........................................................    3245-AD89
4154         Revisions to 504 Program Regulations.................................................    3245-AD99
4155         Revisions to PCLP Regulations........................................................    3245-AE11
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4156         Small Business Size Standards for Natural Gas Distribution...........................    3245-AB94
4157         8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations.........    3245-AD83
4158         Revisions to the Disaster Loan Program...............................................    3245-AD88
4159         Disaster Loan Program (Loan Increases)...............................................    3245-AD97
4160         Disaster Loan Program (Assistance to Non-Agricultural Portions of Businesses)........    3245-AD98
4161         Small Business Regulations and Government Contracting Assistance Regulations; Very
            Small Business Concerns...............................................................    3245-AE01
4162         HUBZone Program......................................................................    3245-AE02
4163         Small Business Size Regulation 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business
            Status Determinations; Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office of
            Hearings and Appeals..................................................................    3245-AE12
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                 Prerule Stage
  
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4139.  SURETY BOND GUARANTEE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC app.3; 15 USC 687b, 687c, 694a, 694b; PL 105-
135

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Program Regulations will be revised to include policy and 
procedural modifications. Planned regulatory changes pertain to both 
the prior approval and the preferred surety bond programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Moffitt, AA/Office of Surety Guarantees, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6540
Fax: 202 205-7600

RIN: 3245-AE13
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)           Proposed Rule Stage
  
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4140. 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 rule is part of SBA's regulatory streamlining effort. 
The SBA and the Office of Government Ethics are jointly issuing this 
rule which is designed to establish uniform standards of ethical 
conduct for the officers and employees of the SBA. The 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). The 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                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

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Phone: 202 205-6642

RIN: 3245-AC96
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4141. 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                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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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4142. MICROLOAN GRANTS FOR WELFARE-TO-WORK INITIATIVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation provides additional grants to 
microloan intermediates to fund child care and transportation costs to 
eligible microloan participants. It also broadens the scope of possible 
fund recipients.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeAnn Oliver, Director, Office of Financial Assistance, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AE00
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4143. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-231; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation will amend 13 CFR section 102 part 
A, governing disclosure of information, to implement the Electronic 
Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Beverly Linden, Chief, Freedom of Information Act 
Office, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200

RIN: 3245-AE03
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4144. CONTRACT BUNDLING PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-135

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will implement new statutory authority 
regarding duties and responsibilities of contracting officers and SBA 
in cases of bundled contracts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Calvin Jenkins, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6412

RIN: 3245-AE04
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4145. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 648

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is revising its SBDC regulations to reflect programmatic 
changes contained in P.L. 105-305.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Johnnie Albertson, AA/SBDCs, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766

RIN: 3245-AE05
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4146. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HEALTH CARE INDUSTRIES

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation proposes changes to SBA's size standards for 
the construction and health care industries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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 Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AE06
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4147. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY 
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Economically Significant

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

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation will amend our current regulations 
to convert SBA's size standards from the Standard Industrial 
Classification system to conform with OMB's new North American Industry 
Classification system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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.

Agency Contact: Gary Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AE07
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4148. SBIC PROGRAM REFORM

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 661 et seq; 15 USC 6833; 15 
USC 687; PL 105-135

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would increase the maximum leverage amount 
for SBICs based on changes in the Consumer Price Index, permit SBICs 
with participating securities to make quarterly tax distributions, 
establish regulatory guidelines for Limited Liability Companies, make 
minor changes in the definition of private capital, and other technical 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard Fagan, Investment Division, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510

RIN: 3245-AE08
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4149. PLP LENDERS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SERVICING AND LIQUIDATING LOANS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 634(b)(7)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120.453

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is amending 13 CFR to provide PLP lenders guidance on 
submitting liquidation plans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/99
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Acting Associate Administrator 
for Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6498

RIN: 3245-AE09
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4150. SERVICING OF GUARANTEED LOANS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b); 15 USC 634(b)(7)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120.512

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is amending 13 CFR section 120.512 to require a lender, 
after SBA honors its guarantee, to service and liquidate the loan and 
continue to hold the loan instruments. SBA is also amending this 
regulation for other technical changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Acting Associate Administrator 
for Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6498

RIN: 3245-AE10
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4151.  SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY EXPANSION AND OVERSIGHT 
REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 152 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE14

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4152. BUSINESS LOAN POLICY: UNGUARANTEED PORTIONS OF LOANS, 
SECURITIZATION, SALES, AND PLEDGES

Priority:  Other Significant

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 rule modifies present regulations to permit depository 
as well as nondepository lenders to borrow against and securitize the 
unguaranteed portion of SBA guaranteed loans.

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
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/02/97
Public Hearing (05/28/97)       05/12/97                    62 FR 25874
Second NPRM                     05/18/98                    63 FR 27219
Second NPRM Comment Period End 
Comment Period End              07/17/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Hammersley, Director for Secondary Market Sales, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AD84
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4153. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ENGINEERING SERVICES, ARCHITECTURAL 
SERVICES, AND SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 644(c); PL 
104-486, sec 108; 15 USC 637(a)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposal to increase small business size standards in the 
Engineering Services, Architectural Services, and Surveying and Mapping 
Services industries. The proposed revisions are being made to better 
define the size of business in those industries the SBA believes should 
be eligible for Federal small business assistance programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/03/98                     63 FR 5480
NPRM Comment Period End         04/06/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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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4154. REVISIONS TO 504 PROGRAM REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); PL 105-135

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation will amend the 504 program in many 
respects including lifting the restriction on the number of premier 
certified lenders, permitting borrowers to finance attorney fees up to 
$2500 with loan proceeds, and other amendments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/05/98                    63 FR 24753
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeAnn Oliver, Director, Office of Financial Assistance, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AD99
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4155.  REVISIONS TO PCLP REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-135; 15 USC 601 et seq

CFR Citation:  13 CFR part 120

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 2, 1998.

Abstract: This interim final rule implements Pub L. 105-135, enacted on 
December 2, 1997, with respect to SBA financing in the pilot Premier 
Certified Lenders Program (PCLP). The interim final rule extends the 
pilot to October 1, 2000, and expands the authority of a Certified 
Development Company (CDC) participating in the PCLP (Premier CDC).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/05/98                    63 FR 24739
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeAnn M. Oliver, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AE11

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)             Completed Actions
  
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4156. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

Priority:  Economically Significant

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
Withdrawn - No Further Action 
Anticipated                     08/28/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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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4157. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS 
DETERMINATIONS

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 636(j)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the Department of Justice's review of Federal 
procurement affirmative action programs and amendments to the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to implement a government-wide small 
disadvantaged business (SDB) program. The Small Business Administration 
issues this final rule establishing the procedural framework for 
certifying firms as SDBs and for processing protests challenging the 
disadvantaged status of a firm claiming to be an SDB.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/14/97                    62 FR 43584
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/97
Final Action                    06/30/98                    63 FR 35767

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, 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-AD83
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4158. 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 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                            04/23/98                    63 FR 20140
Final Action                    09/02/98                    63 FR 46643

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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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4159. DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM (LOAN INCREASES)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 636(b)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation imposes a two year time limit in which the 
borrower of a disaster loan could request an increase in the loan 
amount.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/30/98                    63 FR 15072
Final Action Effective          03/30/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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-AD97
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4160. DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM (ASSISTANCE TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PORTIONS OF 
BUSINESSES)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 631(e)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation allows SBA to provide disaster assistance to 
the non-agricultural portion of a business entity engaged in both 
agricultural and non-agricultural operations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/01/97                    62 FR 35337
Final Action                    09/02/98                    63 FR 46644

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Kulik, Associate Administrator for Disaster 
Assistance, Small Business

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Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AD98
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4161. SMALL BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE 
REGULATIONS; VERY SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 632; 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c); PL 103-403

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation amends SBA's size and government contracting 
assistance regulations to provide for SBA's very small business program 
and a definition of a very small business for SBA's small business set 
aside program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/21/97                     62 FR 2979
Final Action                    09/02/98                    63 FR 46640

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Judith Roussel, AA/Government Contracting, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6460

RIN: 3245-AE01
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4162. HUBZONE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  PL 105-135

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, June 2, 1998.

Abstract: SBA will be publishing regulations to implement SBA's HUBZone 
program. The regulations will set forth program requirements for 
qualification as a HUBZone small business concern, the Federal 
contracting assistance available to qualified HUBZone small business 
concerns, and other aspects of the program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/02/98                    63 FR 16148
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/98
Final Action                    06/11/98                    63 FR 31896
Final Action Effective          06/11/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Michael McHale, Assistant Administrator, Procurement 
Policy & Liaison, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6465

RIN: 3245-AE02
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4163.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/
SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS; RULES OF PROCEDURE 
GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

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 636(j)

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 124; 13 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to President Clinton's government-wide regulatory 
reform initiative, the Small Business Administration (SBA) amends both 
the eligibility requirements for, and contractual assistance provisions 
within the SBA's 8(a) Business Development 8(a) BD program. This final 
rule changes the name of the program from the Minority Small Business 
and Capital Ownership Development program to the 8(a) BD program to 
better reflect the purpose of the program. This rule streamlines the 
operation of the 8(a) BD program, eases certain restrictions perceived 
to be burdensome on Program Participants, clarifies certain eligibility 
requirements, and deletes obsolete regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/14/97                    62 FR 43584
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/97
Final Action                    06/30/98                    63 FR 35726
Final Action Effective          06/30/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, 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, 
Office of General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6645
Fax: 202 205-6846

RIN: 3245-AE12
[FR Doc. 98-25586 Filed 11-06-98; 8:45 am]
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