[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[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 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) 43rd 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III, Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn 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.

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

Dated:  August 15, 2000.

 Aida Alvarez,

Administrator.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4216         Surety Bond Guarantee..............................................................     3245-AE13
4217         Local Economic Development and For-Profit CDCs.....................................     3245-AE41
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4218         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business           3245-AC96
            Administration......................................................................
4219         Record Disclosure and Privacy Regulations..........................................     3245-AE03
4220         Small Business Development Center Program Revisions................................     3245-AE05
4221         PLP Lenders' Responsibilities for Servicing and Liquidating Loans..................     3245-AE09
4222         Servicing of Guaranteed Loans......................................................     3245-AE10
4223         Small Business Lending Company Regulations.........................................     3245-AE14
4224         Small Business Size Standards; Electric Services...................................     3245-AE18
4225         Business Loan Programs--Multi-Lender Securitizations...............................     3245-AE26
4226         HUBZone Program Technical Amendments...............................................     3245-AE28
4227         Small Business Size Standards; Net Income Computation for the Small Business            3245-AE29
            Investment Company..................................................................
4228         Small Business Size Standards; Mapping Services....................................     3245-AE30
4229         8(a) Business Development/Application of Benchmarks................................     3245-AE37
4230         8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.............     3245-AE38
4231         New Markets Venture Capital Program................................................     3245-AE40
4232         SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement and Technical Amendments....     3245-AE47
4233         PRIME Act Grants (Reg Plan Seq No. 155)............................................     3245-AE52
4234         Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment...............................................     3245-AE56
4235         Size Standards: Subcontracting Size Standards......................................     3245-AE57
4236         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       3245-AE59
            in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance....................
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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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4237         Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset.....................     3245-AD90
4238         Small Business Size Standards; Health Care Industries..............................     3245-AE06
4239         Small Business Size Standards; Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo..     3245-AE27
4240         Size Standards for Compliance with Programs of Other Agencies......................     3245-AE42
4241         Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program Amendments....................................     3245-AE44
4242         Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program...........................     3245-AE45
4243         Small Business Investment Companies--Management-Ownership Diversity................     3245-AE48
4244         Small Business Investment Companies--Cost of Money.................................     3245-AE49
4245         Administrative Wage Garnishment....................................................     3245-AE50
4246         Microloan Program--Changes Required by the 1997 Reauthorization Act................     3245-AE51
4247         8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations; Rules     3245-AE60
            of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office of Hearings and Appeals..............
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4248         Contract Bundling Procurement Strategy.............................................     3245-AE04
4249         Small Business Size Standards; North American Industry Classification System.......     3245-AE07
4250         Small Business Size Standards; Help Supply Services................................     3245-AE17
4251         Common Rule on Title IX of the Civil Rights Act....................................     3245-AE19
4252         Small Business Size Standards; General Building Contractors, Heavy Construction,        3245-AE23
            Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities, Special Trade Contractors, Garbage and
            Refuse Collection...................................................................
4253         Business Loan Program; Modifications to CDC Operations.............................     3245-AE39
4254         SDB Program--Reconsideration for SDB Certification.................................     3245-AE46
4255         Microloan Loan Loss Reserve Fund Account Requirements..............................     3245-AE53
4256         Liquidation of Collateral--Sale of Loans (Disaster)................................     3245-AE54
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4216. 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                           10/00/00

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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4217. 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                           11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gail Hepler, Chief, 504 Branch, Small Business

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Administration, Room 804, 1441 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 653-6570

RIN: 3245-AE41
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4218. 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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4219. 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                            10/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

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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4220. 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: Undetermined

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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4221. 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 Preferred Lender's Program 
(PLP) lenders guidance on submitting liquidation plans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE09
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4222. 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

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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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE10
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4223. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE14
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4224. 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. In response to the emerging 
deregulation of the electric utilities industry, the SBA is reviewing 
its 4 million megawatt size standard for SIC code 4911 and NAICS codes 
221111-221122. It is also reviewing related size standards provisions 
that may affect the requirements placed on small businesses competing 
to sell electricity to the Federal Government.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01
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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4225. 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                            10/00/00

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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4226. HUBZONE PROGRAM TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other 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 focuses on four specific areas: (1) Adds 
the Departments of State, Commerce, and Justice to the Program for 
fiscal year 2000, (2) revises the definition of principle office, (3) 
allows non-manufactures that do not supply the product of a HUBZone 
manufacturer to participate in the Program and receive contracting 
opportunities at or below $25,000, and (4) removes the current 
affiliation restriction.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/00

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: 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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4227. 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 a statutory change to the method 
of computing net income to determine the

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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                            10/00/00

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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4228. 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 
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                            12/00/00

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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4229. 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                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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, 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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4230. 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 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 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                            12/00/00

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, 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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4231. 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                            10/00/00

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

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Phone: 202 205-3646

RIN: 3245-AE40
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4232. 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 recertifying 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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: Mario Trevino, (A)AA/SDBCE, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-1631
Fax: 202 205-7259

RIN: 3245-AE47
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4233.  PRIME ACT GRANTS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 155 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE52
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4234.  SIZE STANDARDS: INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

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 rule will adjust SBA's receipt-based size 
standards for inflation since the last time they were adjusted in 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/00

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-AE56
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4235.  SIZE STANDARDS: SUBCONTRACTING SIZE STANDARDS

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 revise the size standards applicable to 
subcontractors to Federal prime contractors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/00

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-AE57
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4236.  NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL 
ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 
6107; EO 12250

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice proposes to make amendments to its 
regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
(title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, (section 
504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). 
Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, 
color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities 
that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights 
Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of ``program or activity'' and 
``program'' to title VI and added a definition ``program or activity'' 
to section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The added definitions 
were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of recipients' 
programs or activities under these statutes. The promulgation of this 
proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the CRRA's definition of 
``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the Department's title VI, 
section 504, and Age Discrimination Act regulations. The Department's 
proposed regulation will be published as part of a joint Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking involving up to 24 Federal agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James Westbrooks, Acting Assistant Administrator, Small

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Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6750

RIN: 3245-AE59
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4237. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/99                     64 FR 3454
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Final Action                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4238. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/04/99                    64 FR 23798
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/99
Final Action                    10/00/00

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-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




4239. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40314
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/99
Final Action                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4240. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4176
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

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

[[Page 74771]]

Phone: 202 205-6093
Fax: 202 205-6390

RIN: 3245-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




4241. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/00                    65 FR 37307
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

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-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




4242. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/00                    65 FR 43261
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4243. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/00                    65 FR 38223
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4244. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/00                    65 FR 38223
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4245. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/00                    65 FR 39567

[[Page 74772]]

NPRM Comment Period End         08/28/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4246.  MICROLOAN PROGRAM--CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE 1997 
REAUTHORIZATION ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(m)(202); PL 105-135

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA proposes to implement changes in the microloan program 
required by the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997. This rule 
(1) terminates the designation of the microloan program as a 
``demonstration,'' (2) allows a nonprofit child care business to 
qualify for the microloan program, (3) authorizes a microloan 
intermediary to use up to 25 percent of grant funds for technical 
assistance to prospective microloan borrowers, and (4) establishes 
procedures for SBA to revoke or suspend a microloan intermediary or 
microloan non-lending technical assistance provider and gives the OHA 
authority to hear such appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/99                    64 FR 43636
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/99
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3245-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




4247.  8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS 
STATUS DETERMINATIONS; RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE 
OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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; 13 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to a reorganization within the Office of General Counsel 
at the Small Business Administration (SBA), a new Office of Procurement 
Law was created to handle all procurement-related legal issues at SBA. 
Among other things, this new office will represent the Agency in all 
administrative litigation involving size and SIC code appeals, 
eligibility appeals relating to the 8(a) Business Development and Small 
Disadvantaged Business programs, suspension of firms in the 8(a) 
Business Development Program, and appeals of denials of requests for 
waivers of contract performance requirements in the 8(a) Business 
Development Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Klein, Associate General Counsel for 
Procurement Law, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-1772
Fax: 202 205-6873

RIN: 3245-AE60
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4248. 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 implements new statutory authority regarding 
duties and responsibilities of contracting officers and SBA in cases of 
bundled contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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                    07/26/00                    65 FR 45831

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4249. 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 regulation amends our current regulations to convert 
SBA's

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size standards from the Standard Industrial Classification system to 
conform with OMB's new North American Industry Classification system, 
effective October 1, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/99                    64 FR 57187
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/99
Final Action                    05/15/00                    65 FR 30836

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4250. 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 changes the size standard for help supply services. 
The revision better defines the size of businesses that the SBA 
believes should be eligible for Federal small business assistance 
programs in this industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/15/99                    64 FR 55873
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/99
Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 35810

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4251. COMMON RULE ON TITLE IX OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Priority: Other Significant

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 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. This rule now becomes part of SBA's regulations and appear 
as subpart B of 13 CFR part 113.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/29/99                    64 FR 58584
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/99
Final Action                    08/30/00                    65 FR 52857

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4252. 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) establishes a size 
standard of $27.5 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); $17.0 million for Dredging and 
Surface Cleanup Activities (part of SIC 1629, Heavy Construction, Not 
Elsewhere Classified (NEC)); $11.5 Million for all Special Trade 
Contractors industries (SIC Major Group 17); and $10.0 million for 
Garbage and Refuse Collection, Without Disposal (part of SIC 4212, 
Local Trucking Without Storage), and Refuse Systems (SIC 4953). The 
revisions adjust these industries' size standards for the effects of 
inflation since the time they were established in the mid-1980s.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40311
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/99
Final Action                    06/16/00                    65 FR 37689

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-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________




4253. 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 to 825; 13 
CFR 835, 837

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This amends 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 covers 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 clarifies 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 eliminates a limited liability company from 
the types of organizations that may apply to become a CDC.
Finally, the rule expressly authorizes CDCs to establish Loan 
Committees and set forth conditions under which they may be used.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/99                    64 FR 60735
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/99
Public Hearing                  12/15/99                    64 FR 69964
Final Rule                      07/11/00                    65 FR 42624

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4254. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/00                    65 FR 12955
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/00
Final Action                    05/23/00                    65 FR 33249

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: Mario Trevino, (A)AA/SDBCE, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-1631
Fax: 202 205-7259

RIN: 3245-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




4255.  MICROLOAN LOAN LOSS RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule implements Public Law 106-22, which 
establishes new rules for the loan loss reserve fund, which an 
intermediary must maintain to participate in SBA's microloan program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40310
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/99
Final Rule                      04/03/00                    65 FR 17439

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE53
_______________________________________________________________________




4256.  LIQUIDATION OF COLLATERAL--SALE OF LOANS (DISASTER)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA amends its regulation regarding the liquidation and sale 
of disaster loans. As part of a Governmentwide initiative, Federal 
credit agencies are being directed by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) to sell their loan portfolios.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/99                    64 FR 34745
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/99
Final Rule                      05/01/00                    65 FR 17132

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Blewett, Director of Asset Sales, Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 8th Floor, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-4202

RIN: 3245-AE54
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