[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 CFR Ch. I

Improving Government Regulations; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  Small Business Administration (SBA).

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The entries below represent SBA's 45th 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 Martin S. Conrey, Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 
20416, (202) 619-0638.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  SBA's semiannual 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 that are likely to be proposed during 
the next 12 months. Part II, Final Rules, includes proposed rules 
that 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Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn and 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. Further, 
regulatory actions not listed in 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 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 28, 2001.

 Hector V. Barreto,

Administrator.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4033         Surety Bond Guarantee..............................................................     3245-AE13
4034         Development Company Loan (504) Program Changes.....................................     3245-AE41
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4035         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business           3245-AC96
            Administration......................................................................
4036         Record Disclosure and Privacy Regulations..........................................     3245-AE03
4037         Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions........................     3245-AE05
4038         Small Business Lending Companies Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 152)..............     3245-AE14
4039         Small Business Size Standards; Electric Services...................................     3245-AE18
4040         8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.............     3245-AE38
4041         SDB Certification and Eligibility--;Program Improvement and Technical Amendments...     3245-AE47
4042         Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment...............................................     3245-AE56
4043         Size Standards: Subcontracting Size Standards......................................     3245-AE57
4044         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             3245-AE61
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
4045         The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program (Reg Plan Seq        3245-AE65
            No. 153)..........................................................................
4046         HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 154)...................     3245-AE66
4047         Small Business Investment Companies--;Civil Penalties for Late Submission of            3245-AE69
            Required Reports....................................................................
4048         Small Business Investment Companies--;Amendment Under the Small Business                3245-AE70
            Reauthorization Act of 2000.........................................................
4049         Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office of Hearings and Appeals--          3245-AE71
            ;Revisions..........................................................................
4050         Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program........     3245-AE76
4051         Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories................................     3245-AE78
4052         SBIC--;Maximum Leverage Eligibility................................................     3245-AE79
4053         Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers........     3245-AE80
4054         Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program.......................     3245-AE81
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan Federal Register


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                                                                                                    Regulation
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4055         Size Standards for Compliance With Programs of Other Agencies......................     3245-AE42
4056         Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program Amendments....................................     3245-AE44
4057         Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset..........................     3245-AE50
4058         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       3245-AE59
            in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance....................
4059         7(a) and Certified Development Company (504) Loan Programs--;2000 Reauthorization       3245-AE68
            Act Amendments......................................................................
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4060         Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Debt Collection Through Offset............     3245-AD90
4061         PLP Lenders' Responsibilities for Servicing and Liquidating Loans..................     3245-AE09
4062         Servicing of Guaranteed Loans......................................................     3245-AE10
4063         Small Business Size Standards; Net Income Computation for the Small Business            3245-AE29
            Investment and Certified Development Companies and Agriculture Size Standard........
4064         New Markets Venture Capital Program................................................     3245-AE40
4065         Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program...........................     3245-AE45
4066         Microloan Program--;Changes Required by the 1997 Reauthorization Act...............     3245-AE51
4067         PRIME Act Grants...................................................................     3245-AE52
4068         Microloan Program 2000 Amendments..................................................     3245-AE73
4069         Surety Bond Guarantee Program--;2000 Amendments....................................     3245-AE74
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4033. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                           03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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4034. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOAN (504) PROGRAM CHANGES

Priority: Other 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 to solicit opinions regarding 
our intention to propose a regulation to consider 504 program changes 
including a better definition of ``local economic development,'' and 
the organizational and program requirements Certified Development 
Companies (CDCs) must satisfy in order to be in compliance with this 
concept, and whether CDCs should be allowed to establish entities to 
participate as 7(a) lenders. 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                           12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gail Hepler, Chief, 504 Branch, Small Business 
Administration, Room 804, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 653-7530

RIN: 3245-AE41

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4035. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 5400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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 XLIV and will supplement the Standards of 
Ethical Conduct for Employees of the executive branch issued by the OGE 
(57 FR 35006; August 7, 1992). The rule is necessary to supplement the 
standards issued by OGE because it addresses ethical issues that are 
unique to SBA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/02

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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4036. 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 102, subpart A, 
governing disclosure of information, to implement statutory changes. 
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                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lisa Babcock, 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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4037. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (SBDC) 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 statutory and 
other changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/02

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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4038. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS

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

RIN: 3245-AE14
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4039. 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 megawatt hours. In response to the emerging 
deregulation of the electric utilities industry, the SBA is reviewing 
its 4 million megawatt hours size standard for 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                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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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4040. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 631

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make technical corrections and clarifying 
amendments to the 8(a) regulations. 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/02

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.

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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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4041. SDB CERTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY--;PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND 
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(j); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 
637(d); PL 99-661; 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: 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                            02/00/02

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: Linda Williams, (A)AA/SDBCE, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-1126
Fax: 202 205-7259

RIN: 3245-AE47
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4042. 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                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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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4043. 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                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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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4044.  GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) 
AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189); EO 11738 (3 CFR, 
1973 Comp., p. 799); EO 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235); Drug Free 
Workplace Act of 1988, sec 5151 to 5160; PL 100-690, title V, subtitle 
D; 41 USC 701 et seq; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 5 USC 301 et seq; 15 USC 631 et 
seq; PL 103-355, sec 2455, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 USC 6160 note)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part proposes optional lower tier suspension and 
debarment coverage by including paragraph (d) in section 145.220 for 
all contracts that equal or exceed the $25,000 award threshold under 
SBA nonprocurement transactions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michael Campilongo, Attorney Advisor, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6879

RIN: 3245-AE61
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4045.  THE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACT 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 153 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE65

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4046.  HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 154 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE66
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4047.  SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--;CIVIL PENALTIES 
FOR LATE SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 
687b; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687m; 15 USC 662

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide for the imposition of civil penalties 
on small business investment companies that fail to file required 
reports by the applicable due date.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry Haskins, Acting Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6694
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE69
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4048.  SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--;AMENDMENT UNDER 
THE SMALL BUSINESS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 made a number 
of changes to the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. 
For the Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) Program, the changes 
include provisions effecting the definitions of ``small business 
concern'' and ``long-term financing'', the timing of permitted tax 
distributions by SBICs, and the establishment of subsidy fees to be 
paid by SBICs. This rule incorporates these changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry Haskins, Acting Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6694
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE70
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4049.  RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF 
HEARINGS AND APPEALS--;REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations governing proceedings before 
SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) to change and clarify 
procedures to make them easier to use and more efficient, codify OHA 
case law pertaining to its own procedures, and conform regulations to 
longstanding practice, In addition, the rule conforms OHA's regulations 
to reflect the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 
which has replaced the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gloria Blazsik, Acting Assistant Administor for 
Hearings and Appeals, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, 
SW, Suite 5900, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200

RIN: 3245-AE71
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4050.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; SMALL BUSINESS 
INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will allow wholly owned subsidiaries to be eligible 
for Small Business Innovation Research funding agreements. Current 
regulations limit the eligibility of the program to businesses owned by 
individuals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE76
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4051.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TESTING LABORATORIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the size standard for the Testing 
Laboratories industry. Changes in the composition of the industry 
indicate a higher size standard than $5 million is warranted to define 
which businesses are small businesses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business

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Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AE78
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4052.  SBIC--;MAXIMUM LEVERAGE ELIGIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 662; 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 USC 
687(c); 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687d; 15 USC 687g; 15 USC 687m

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement a provision of the New Markets 
Venture Capital Program Act of 2000 that allows small business 
investment companies to be eligible for additional Government leverage 
based on their investments in low-income areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry Haskins, Acting Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6694
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE79
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4053.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
VALUE ADDED RESELLERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a size standard for Information 
Technology (IT) Value Added Resellers. Current regulations apply the 
same eligibility requirements on these types of businesses as for 
dealers and nonmanufacturers. To establish more appropriate eligibility 
requirements to IT Value Added Resellers, a new industry category and 
size standard are established.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

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-AE80
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4054.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SURETY BOND GUARANTEE 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the size standard applicable to 
construction and service companies seeking assistance under SBA's 
Surety Bond Guarantee Program. Changes in the program and economic 
trends support an increase to the current $5 million size standard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE81
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4055. 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); 15 USC 644(c); PL 102-486, 106 Stat. 2776, 3133; 15 USC 
634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a)

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.

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                    12/00/01

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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4056. 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

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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                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera, Deputy Associate Administrator for 
Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration, Suite 6050, 409 
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6750
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE44
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4057. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134; 13 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is issuing a rule adopting administrative wage 
garnishment and administrative offset 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. The proposed rule would also include 
administrative offset and other remedies to comply with Treasury 
directives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/27/00                    65 FR 39567
NPRM Comment Period End         08/28/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Arnold Rosenthal, Assistant Administrator for Portfolio 
Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6481

RIN: 3245-AE50
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4058. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Ann E Fresco, Deputy Assistant Administrator, EEO, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7148

RIN: 3245-AE59
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4059.  7(A) AND CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (504) LOAN 
PROGRAMS--;2000 REAUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 687(c); 15 USC 695; 15 USC 696; 15 USC 697a; 15 
USC 697b; 15 USC 697c; PL 106-554

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule revises part 120 of SBA regulations to 
implement various changes in 7(a) Business Loan Program enacted by The 
Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 (Act). These changes 
include: (1) increasing the maximum guaranty percentage to 85 percent 
for a loan of $150,000 or less; (2) applying a 75 percent guaranty for 
a loan of more than $150,000; (3) increasing the maximum amount that 
SBA can guarantee to a single borrower from $750,000 to $1 million; (4) 
instituting a maximum limit on the gross loan amount of $2 million; (5) 
imposing a new prepayment penalty on borrowers for certain SBA 
guaranteed loans; (6) simplifying the calculation of the guaranty fee 
payable by a participating lender; (7) imposing a restriction on a 
borrower in the 7(a) business loan program to lease out a portion of a 
building constructed with the proceeds of a guaranteed loan; (8) 
eliminating the requirement that export working capital loans be fully 
disbursed before being sold in the secondary market; (9) adding women-
owned business development to the public policy goals of the Certified 
Development Company (CDC) Program; (10) increasing the maximum amount 
the SBA may guarantee to a single small business concern under the CDC 
Program from $750,000 to $1 million and from $1 million to $1.3 million 
for CDC loans meeting the statutory public policy goals; and (11) 
making the Premier

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Certified Lenders Program (PCLP) a permanent, not a pilot, SBA Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/14/01                    66 FR 56985
Comment Period End              12/14/01
Direct Final Rule Effective     12/31/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AE68
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4060. AMENDMENT TO SBA'S REGULATIONS REGARDING DEBT COLLECTION THROUGH 
OFFSET

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3711; 31 USC 3720A; 5 USC 5514; 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. Publication of this regulatory 
change is required to comply with Treasury directive.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/99                     64 FR 3454
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Merged With RIN 3245-AE50       08/02/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Arnold Rosenthal, Assistant Administrator for Portfolio 
Management, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6481

RIN: 3245-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




4061. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/01

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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4062. 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 120.512 to generally 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/31/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4063. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NET INCOME COMPUTATION FOR THE 
SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT AND CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES AND 
AGRICULTURE SIZE STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-9

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will incorporate two statutory changes. First, it 
will revise the method of computing net income to determine the 
eligibility of non-taxpaying small businesses for the Small Business 
Investment Company and Certified Development Company Programs. Second, 
it will adopt a size standard of $750,000 for agriculture industries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               06/07/01                    66 FR 30646
Correction                      06/14/01                    66 FR 32416

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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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4064. NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 689 to 689q

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program helps 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/01                     66 FR 7218
Final Rule--Delay of Effective 
Date                            02/20/01                    66 FR 10811
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/21/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/23/01
NPRM-Proposed Withdrawal of 
Interim Final Rule              04/23/01                    66 FR 20531
Final Rule-Delay of Effective 
Date of Interim Final Rule      04/23/01                    66 FR 20530
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/01
Final Action                    05/23/01                    66 FR 28601

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Austin J. Belton, Director, Office of New Markets 
Venture Capital, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7027

RIN: 3245-AE40
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4065. MILITARY RESERVIST ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-50

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation implements new Military Reservist Economic 
Injury Loan Program mandated by Public Law 106-50. This program assists 
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 regulation covers program 
eligibility and process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/00                    65 FR 43261
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/00
Final Action                    07/25/01                    66 FR 38528

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera, Deputy Associate Administrator for 
Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration, Suite 6050, 409 
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6750
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




4066. 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 120.700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA implemented 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                    09/11/01                    66 FR 47072

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4067. PRIME ACT GRANTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); PL 106-102

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations add a new part 119 to set up the Program for 
Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act (PRIME or the Act). The 
regulations set forth the Act's grant requirements for qualified 
Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to: (1) Train and 
provide technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs; (2) 
build MDOs' capacity to give disadvantaged microentrepreneurs such 
training and technical assistance; (3) research and develop best 
practices for training and technical assistance; and (4) perform such 
other activities as the Administrator or designee determines are 
consistent with the Act. SBA will award a minimum of 75 percent of 
available funds to MDOs to use for training and technical assistance to 
disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. At a minimum, another 15 percent will 
be used to build MDOs' capacity to give more training and technical 
assistance. SBA will use the remaining funds to make grants for 
research and development on best practices or other purposes to improve 
MDOs' services to PRIME's ultimate beneficiaries - disadvantaged 
microentrepreneurs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/00                    65 FR 60256
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/00
Final Action                    05/29/01                    66 FR 29010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jane Palsgrove Butler, Associate Administrator for 
Financial Assistance, Small Business

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Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




4068.  MICROLOAN PROGRAM 2000 AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-554; 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a); 15 USC 
636(h); 15 USC 696(3); 15 USC 697(a)(2)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: PL 106-554 makes several changes to SBA's microloan program, 
increasing in several places the dollar amounts used to define aspects 
of the program. For example, the maximum microloan amount is $20,000 
(formerly $15,000) unless the borrower demonstrates that it is unable 
to obtain credit elsewhere. Similarly, an intermediary may not make a 
loan of more than $35,000 (formerly $25,000), and no borrower may owe 
an intermediary more than $35,000 (formerly $25,000) at any one time. 
Also, the number of non-lender technical assistance grants increased 
from $125,000 to $200,000. In addition, the 2000 Reauthorization Act 
amendments changed the definitions for a Microloan (a loan of not more 
than $35,000/formerly $25,000) and Specialized Intermediary (portfolio 
of microloans averaging $10,000/formerly $7,500).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               09/14/01                    66 FR 47877

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jody Raskind, Chief, Office of Microenterprise 
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Thjrd Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6497

RIN: 3245-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




4069.  SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM--;2000 AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC app 3; 15 USC 687b; 15 USC 687c; 15 USC 694a; 15 
USC 694b note; PL 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763A-653

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA revised the Surety Bond Guarantee Program rules to 
conform them to two recently enacted statutory changes. First, the law 
increases the eligible contract amount from $1.25 million to $2 
million. Second, the law extended the authorization period of the Pilot 
Preferred Surety Bond (PSB) Program from September 30, 2000 to 
September 30, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               06/08/01                    66 FR 30803

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AE74
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