[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


Part XLIII





Small Business Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 CFR Ch. I

Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  Small Business Administration.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The entries below represent the Small Business 
Administration's (SBA) 42nd semiannual regulatory agenda (agenda). SBA 
drafted the agenda to meet both the criteria and the spirit of the 
regulatory review process. 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, SBA encourages the public to contact the individual agency 
official referenced in each entry.

     For information concerning SBA's overall Regulatory Review and 
Development Program or general semiannual agenda questions, contact 
Tara Urban, Attorney Advisor, U.S. Small Business Administration, 
409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205-6891.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  SBA's regulatory agenda is designed to 
increase public knowledge of SBA's anticipated regulatory activities. 
Publication may encourage increased public participation in the 
regulatory review and development process.

     SBA's agenda is divided into three parts. Part I, Proposed 
Rules, includes those rules which are likely to be proposed during 
the next 12 months. Part II, Final Rules, includes proposed rules, 
which will probably be finalized during the agenda period. Part 
III, Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn 
and any reviews completed since the preceding agenda.

     Publication of the agenda does not impose any binding 
obligation on SBA with regard to any specific item in the agenda. 
Further, regulatory actions not listed on the agenda are not 
precluded. SBA regulations are developed in a manner that promotes 
economic growth without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on 
the public.

Dated:  March 1, 2000.

 Aida Alvarez,

Administrator.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3824        Surety Bond Guarantee...............................................................     3245-AE13
3825        Local Economic Development and For-Profit CDCs......................................     3245-AE41
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3826        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business            3245-AC96
            Administration......................................................................
3827        Record Disclosure and Privacy Regulations...........................................     3245-AE03
3828        Small Business Development Center Program Revisions.................................     3245-AE05
3829        PLP Lenders' Responsibilities for Servicing and Liquidating Loans...................     3245-AE09
3830        Servicing of Guaranteed Loans.......................................................     3245-AE10
3831        Small Business Lending Company Regulations..........................................     3245-AE14
3832        Small Business Size Standards; Electric Services....................................     3245-AE18
3833        Business Loan Programs--Multi-Lender Securitizations................................     3245-AE26
3834        HUBZone Program Technical Amendments................................................     3245-AE28
3835        Small Business Size Standards; Net Income Computation for the Small Business             3245-AE29
            Investment Company..................................................................
3836        Small Business Size Standards; Mapping Services.....................................     3245-AE30
3837        8(a) Business Development/Application of Benchmarks.................................     3245-AE37
3838        8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments..............     3245-AE38
3839        New Markets Venture Capital Program.................................................     3245-AE40
3840        Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program Amendments.....................................     3245-AE44
3841        Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program............................     3245-AE45
3842        SDB Program--Reconsideration for SDB Certification..................................     3245-AE46
3843        SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.....     3245-AE47
3844        Small Business Investment Companies--Management-Ownership Diversity.................     3245-AE48
3845        Small Business Investment Companies--Cost of Money..................................     3245-AE49
3846        Administrative Wage Garnishment.....................................................     3245-AE50
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                                 Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3847        Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset......................     3245-AD90
3848        Contract Bundling Procurement Strategy..............................................     3245-AE04
3849        Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Industries...............................     3245-AE06
3850        Small Business Size Standards; North American Industry Classification System........     3245-AE07
3851        Small Business Size Standards; Help Supply Services.................................     3245-AE17
3852        Common Rule on Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.....................................     3245-AE19
3853        Small Business Size Standards; General Building Contractors, Heavy Construction,         3245-AE23
            Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities, Special Trade Contractors, Garbage and
            Refuse Collection...................................................................
3854        Small Business Size Standards; Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo...     3245-AE27
3855        Business Loan Program; Modifications to CDC Operations..............................     3245-AE39
3856        Size Standards for Compliance with Programs of Other Agencies.......................     3245-AE42
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3857        SBIC Program Reform.................................................................     3245-AE08
3858        Small Business Size Standards; Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services.......     3245-AE16
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3824. 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: SBA is considering revising program regulations to include 
policy and procedural modifications. Planned regulatory changes would 
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                           09/00/00

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

RIN: 3245-AE13
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3825. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FOR-PROFIT CDCS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 695

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Financial Assistance proposes to publish an 
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding our intention to 
propose a regulation to better define ``local economic development'' 
and the organizational and program requirements CDCs must satisfy in 
order to be in compliance with this concept. As part of the regulation, 
for-profit CDCs' organizational requirements will be dealt with 
specifically to ensure that they are in compliance with the 
congressional intent for the program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gail Hepler, Chief, 504 Branch, Small Business 
Administration, Room 804, 1441 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 653-6570

RIN: 3245-AE41

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3826. 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 (OGE) 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 OGE (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                            12/00/00

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
Phone: 202 205-6642

RIN: 3245-AC96
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3827. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-231; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a

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. Additionally, amendments 
to subpart B, ``The Privacy Act'' (PA), would add new routine 
disclosures, correct the term ``system of records,'' require 
identification of requesters, clarify when lack of Social Security 
Number can cause benefit denial, and provide for one free copy of an 
Official Personnel File.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/00
Final Action                    09/00/00

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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3828. 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 Public Law 105-135.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE05
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3829. PLP LENDERS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SERVICING AND LIQUIDATING LOANS

Priority: Other 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                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Associated Administrator for 
Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AE09
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3830. SERVICING OF GUARANTEED LOANS

Priority: Other 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 unless SBA indicates otherwise. 
SBA is also amending this regulation for other technical changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Associated Administrator for 
Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AE10

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3831. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 13 CFR part 120 to provide 
clarity to and expand upon the rules regarding Small Business Lending 
Company (SBLC) oversight and expand the SBLC Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Associated Administrator for 
Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6485

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3832. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ELECTRIC SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the size standard for Electrical 
Services (Standard Industrial Classification 4911). The current size 
standard is 4 million megawatts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/00
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 3245-AE18
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3833. BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMS--MULTI-LENDER SECURITIZATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will allow multiple lenders to pool and 
securitize the unguaranteed portion of 7(a) loans (``multi-lender 
securitizations'').

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE26
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3834. HUBZONE PROGRAM TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: PL 105-135, sec 601; 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would make technical changes and would 
also amend several definitions, the requirements for affiliation, the 
program examination process, and the de-certification process for the 
HUBZone program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Michael P. McHale, Associate Administrator for HUBZone 
Empowerment Contracting Program, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6731

RIN: 3245-AE28
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3835. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NET INCOME COMPUTATION FOR THE 
SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-9

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121.301(c)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will incorporate statutory change to the method of 
computing net income to determine the eligibility of non-taxpaying 
small businesses for the Small Business Investment Company Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 3245-AE29
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3836. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; MAPPING SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will establish a size standard for Mapping Services, a 
component of Standard Industrial Classification 8713, Surveying and

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Mapping Services. The current size standard is $4 million. The size 
standard for surveying services would not be affected by this action.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 3245-AE30
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3837. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/APPLICATION OF BENCHMARKS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 631

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule provides guidance to Federal agencies on 
applying benchmarking principles to the 8(a) Business Development 
Program to further comply with the Supreme Court's decision in Adarand 
Constructors, Inc., v. Pena, 515 U.S. 200, 115 S. Ct. 2097 (1995).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Delorice Price Ford, (A)AA/Minority Enterprise 
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7340

RIN: 3245-AE37
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3838. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 631

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124; 13 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes technical corrections and clarifying 
amendments to the 8(a) regulations published on June 30, 1998. The 
amendments will clarify, and in some cases modify, certain requirements 
and procedures. For example, the rules governing the mentor/protege 
program will be clarified. Part 124 will also be amended to include 
certain new policies and procedures. Also, SBA has recently entered 
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of 
Transportation (DOT) to make applications for SBA's 8(a) program and 
DOT's DBE program more compatible. The proposed rule will cover the 
changes to the 8(a) program resulting from that MOU.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Delorice Price Ford, (A)AA/Minority Enterprise 
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7340

RIN: 3245-AE38
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3839. NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program will help spur 
economic development in some of America's under-invested communities 
through a public-private partnership encouraging venture capital 
investing and intensive technical assistance to small businesses in 
low- and moderate-income areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE40
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3840.  PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION LOAN PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-24

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123.400 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Necessary Amendments to Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program 
to permit implementation of the program. Amendments will clarify and 
add to existing regulations in areas of eligibility and process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera, Senior Loan Officer, Small Business 
Administration, Suite 6050, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416

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Phone: 202 205-6734
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE44
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3841.  MILITARY RESERVIST ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-50

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulation to implement new Military Reserve Economic Injury 
Loan Program mandated by Public Law 106-50. This program will assist 
small businesses suffering economic injury as a result of the call up 
to active military duty of an essential employee of the small business 
during a period of military conflict. The proposed regulation will 
cover eligibility and process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera, Senior Loan Officer, Small Business 
Administration, Suite 6050, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE45
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3842.  SDB PROGRAM--RECONSIDERATION FOR SDB CERTIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634 (b)(6), 636(j), 637(a), 637(d); PL 99-661,; 
PL 100-656, sec 1207; PL 101-37; PL 101-574; 42 USC 9815

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment to grant a 45-day period in which an applicant may 
request that SBA reconsider a decision finding it to be ineligible for 
SDB Certification.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Terri A. Dickerson, AA/SDBCE, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0622
Fax: 202 205-7259

RIN: 3245-AE46
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3843.  SDB CERTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY--PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT 
AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6), 636(j), 637(a), 637(d); PL 99-661; 
PL 100-656, sec 1207; PL 101-37; PL 101-574; 42 USC 9815

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Program improvements and technical amendments to clarify 
regulations governing the SDB program. The proposed changes clarify 
requirements, enhance customer service, and correct omissions. For 
example: A procedure for re-certifying eligible firms is established; 
circumstances under which SBA may reevaluate determinations made by 
Private Certifiers is broadened; provisions are made to prevent loss of 
SDB certification by a subcontractor following award of a contract; and 
stipulations are made requiring contracting officers to forward 
protests to SBA for determination of merit.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Terri A. Dickerson, AA/SDBCE, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0622
Fax: 202 205-7259

RIN: 3245-AE47
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3844.  SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--MANAGEMENT-OWNERSHIP 
DIVERSITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq, 683, 687(c), 687b, 687d, 687g, and 
687m

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed rule would strengthen management-ownership diversity 
requirements in 13 CFR 107.150 by limiting any one investor or group of 
related investors to a maximum 70 percent ownership interest in an 
SBIC.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE48
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3845.  SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--COST OF MONEY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq, 683, 687b, 687c, 687d, 687g, 687m; 
PL 106-9

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed rule would implement Public Law 106-9. This rule 
would permit SBICs to receive performance-based royalties from small 
businesses, and similar contingent payments, without regard to the cost 
of money limits in 13 CFR 107.855.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE49
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3846.  ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 504; 15 USC 632, 634(b)(6), 637(a); 31 USC 3711, 
3720, 3716

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134; 13 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is issuing a proposed rule adopting administrative wage 
garnishment regulations to implement the Debt Collection Improvement 
Act of 1996. The rule would allow SBA to garnish the wages of a person 
indebted to the United States for any non-tax debt without first 
obtaining a judgment. The debtor generally would be entitled to a 
hearing before a Judge assigned to SBA's Office of Hearings and 
Appeals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AE50
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3847. 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                            01/22/99                     64 FR 3454
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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3848. CONTRACT BUNDLING PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-135

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 1998.

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                            01/13/99                     64 FR 2153
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/99
Interim Final Rule              10/25/99                    64 FR 57366
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/27/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

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: Susan Monge, AA/Prime Controls, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6471

RIN: 3245-AE04
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3849. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HEALTH CARE INDUSTRIES

Priority: Other 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 health care industries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/04/99                    64 FR 23798
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

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 M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416

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Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AE06
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3850. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY 
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Priority: Other 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                            10/22/99                    64 FR 57187
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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 M. 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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3851. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; HELP SUPPLY SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to change the size standard for help 
supply services. The proposed revision would better define the size of 
businesses that the SBA believes should be eligible for Federal small 
business assistance programs in this industry.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/15/99                    64 FR 55873
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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

RIN: 3245-AE17
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3852. COMMON RULE ON TITLE IX OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000(e)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 113

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice, in consultation with other 
agencies, has drafted a proposed common rule to implement title IX of 
the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended. Each agency that provides 
financial assistance for educational or training services must adopt 
this rule. When final, this rule will become part of SBA's regulations 
and appear as subpart B of 13 CFR part 113.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/29/99                    64 FR 58584
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/99
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dr. Erline M. Patrick, AA/Equal Employment Opportunity 
and Civil Rights Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6750

RIN: 3245-AE19
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3853. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, HEAVY 
CONSTRUCTION, DREDGING AND SURFACE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL TRADE 
CONTRACTORS, GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 
644(c); PL 105-135

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes a size 
standard of $25.0 million in average annual receipts for all industries 
in General Building Contractors (Standard Industrial Classification 
(SIC) Major Group 15) and for all industries except Dredging and 
Surface Cleanup Activities in Heavy Construction Other Than Building 
Construction (SIC Major Group 16); $20.0 million for Dredging and 
Surface Cleanup Activities (part of SIC 1629, Heavy Construction, Not 
Elsewhere Classified (NEC)); $10.5 Million for all Special Trade 
Contractors industries (SIC Major Group 17); and $9.0 million for 
Garbage and Refuse Collection, Without Disposal (part of SIC 4212, 
Local Trucking Without Storage), and Refuse Systems (SIC 4953). The 
proposed revisions are being made to adjust these industries' size 
standards for the effects of inflation since the time they were 
established in the mid-1980s.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40311
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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

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paperwork burden associated with this action.

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

RIN: 3245-AE23
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3854. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ARRANGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF 
FREIGHT AND CARGO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will modify the way average annual receipts are 
calculated for firms in the Arrangement of Transportation of Freight 
and Cargo industry (SIC code 4731).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40314
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 3245-AE27
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3855. BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM; MODIFICATIONS TO CDC OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a), 636(h); 15 USC 634 
(b)(b); 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697(a)(2), 697(b)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 802; 13 CFR 810; 13 CFR 820; 13 CFR 822-825; 13 
CFR 835, 837

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This would amend the rules governing CDC Area of Operations 
(the geographic area where SBA authorizes a CDC to make loans under 
SBA's development company loan program (``504 loan'')).
The rule would cover an applicant requesting to become a CDC; an 
existing CDC applying to expand its Area of Operations within the State 
in which it is chartered; an existing CDC applying to expand its Area 
of Operations beyond the State in which it is chartered into a 
contiguous bisected local economic area (``Local Economic Area''); and 
an existing CDC applying to expand its Area of Operations outside the 
State in which it is chartered into another State beyond a Local 
Economic Area.
This rule also revises when SBA considers a county ``adequately 
served'' (when the 504 loan activity within a county precludes the 
county from being available for inclusion in a new CDC's Area of 
Operations or an existing CDC's expansion request). In some cases, 
counties would be available for inclusion in a new CDC's Area of 
Operations or an existing CDC's expansion request under the proposed 
rule that are not available under the current regulations.
The rule would clarify under what circumstances and conditions a CDC 
may contract out its management and staff functions. It also would 
address the purposes for which a CDC may use its net income generated 
in different States. The rule would eliminate a limited liability 
company from the types of organizations that may apply to become a CDC.
Finally, the rule would expressly authorize CDCs to establish Loan 
Committees and set forth conditions under which they may be used.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/08/99                    64 FR 60735
NPRM Comment Period End         02/08/00                    64 FR 67206
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail Hepler, Chief, 504 Branch, Small Business 
Administration, Room 804, 1441 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 653-6570

RIN: 3245-AE39
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3856.  SIZE STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAMS OF OTHER 
AGENCIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-135, sec 601 et seq, 111 Stat. 2592; 15 USC 
632(a), 634(b)(6), 637(a), and 644(c); PL 102-486, 106 Stat. 2776, 3133

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision requires an agency to consult in writing with 
SBA before proposing small business size standards for use in its 
program. It removes the requirement that the agency have the SBA 
Administrator's approval for the contemplated size standards prior to 
the proposed rule. Rather, the agency must seek the SBA Administrator's 
approval only before it adopts size standards in a final rule. This 
proposed revision requires an agency to consult in writing with SBA 
before proposing small business size standards for use in its program. 
It removes the requirement that the agency have the SBA Administrator's 
approval for the contemplated size standards prior to the proposed 
rule. Rather, the Agency must seek the SBA Administrator's approval 
only before it adopts size standards in a final rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4176
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/00
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Jordan, Program Analyst, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6093
Fax: 202 205-6390

RIN: 3245-AE42

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3857. SBIC PROGRAM REFORM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 661 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 
USC 687; PL 105-135

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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                            04/14/99                    64 FR 18375
NPRM Comment Period End         05/14/99
Final Action                    12/20/99                    64 FR 70992

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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3858. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND 
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sought public input on the present size standard of 
$6 million in average annual revenues. After analyzing the comments and 
additional information, SBA had decided not to propose a new size 
standard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/03/99                    64 FR 29813
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/06/99
Withdrawn                       03/06/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 3245-AE16
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