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


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Part XLIII





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 (SBA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The entries below represent SBA's 46th 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Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn and 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. Moreover, 
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.

Dated: March 18, 2002.

 Hector V. Barreto,

Administrator.

                                  Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3454        Surety Bond Guarantee...............................................................     3245-AE13
3455        Development Company Loan (504) Program Changes......................................     3245-AE41
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                               Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3456        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business            3245-AC96
            Administration......................................................................
3457        Record Disclosure and Privacy Regulations; Subpart B................................     3245-AE03
3458        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions.........................     3245-AE05
3459        Small Business Lending Companies Regulations........................................     3245-AE14
3460        8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments..............     3245-AE38
3461        SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.....     3245-AE47
3462        Size Standards: Subcontracting Size Standards.......................................     3245-AE57
3463        Small Business Investment Companies--Civil Penalties for Late Submission of Required     3245-AE69
            Reports.............................................................................
3464        Small Business Investment Companies--Amendment Under the Small Business                  3245-AE70
            Reauthorization Act of 2000.........................................................
3465        Small Business Size Regulation; 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged            3245-AE71
            Business Status Determinations; Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office
            of Hearings and Appeals.............................................................
3466        Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program.........     3245-AE76
3467        Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories.................................     3245-AE78
3468        SBIC--Maximum Leverage Eligibility..................................................     3245-AE79
3469        Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers.........     3245-AE80
3470        Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program........................     3245-AE81
3471        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Applications by Certified Development      3245-AE83
            Companies (CDCs) for Liquidation and Litigation Authority/Uniform Liquidation and
            Litigation Procedures...............................................................
3472        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Premier Certified Lender Program           3245-AE87
            (PCLP)..............................................................................
3473        Small Business Investment Companies.................................................     3245-AE88
3474        Small Business Size Standards; Forest Fire Suppression and Fuels Management Services     3245-AE89
3475        New Markets Venture Capital Program; Amendments.....................................     3245-AE91
3476        Small Business Size Regulations: Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the           3245-AE92
            Office of Hearings and Appeals......................................................
3477        Record Disclosure and Privacy; The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments      3245-AE94
            of 1996.............................................................................
3478        Small Business Size Standards; Travel Agencies......................................     3245-AE95

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3479        Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive.........................     3245-AE96
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3480        Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program Amendments.....................................     3245-AE44
3481        Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset...........................     3245-AE50
3482        Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment................................................     3245-AE56
3483        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     3245-AE59
            Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.......................
3484        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program.............................................     3245-AE66
3485        Business Loans and Development Company Loans........................................     3245-AE68
3486        Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Policy Directive..................     3245-AE72
3487        Small Business Size Regulation; Petroleum Refineries................................     3245-AE84
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3488        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              3245-AE61
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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                                Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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3489        Size Standards for Compliance With Programs of Other Agencies.......................     3245-AE42
3490        Disaster Loan Program...............................................................     3245-AE82
3491        Small Business Size Regulation; Travel Agencies Affected by September 11, 2001......     3245-AE93
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
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3245-AE18        Small Business Size Standards; Electric Services                                               03/06/2002   Withdrawn
3245-AE65        The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program                             04/24/2002   Withdrawn
3245-AE85        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantage Business Status Determination                     03/18/2002   Withdrawn
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3454. 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                           03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dionne Neal, Acting DAA/Office of Surety Guarantees, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-7601

RIN: 3245-AE13
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3455. 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                           06/00/02

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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3456. 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 chapter 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                            03/00/03

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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3457. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY REGULATIONS; SUBPART B

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, amendments to 
subpart B ``The Privacy Act'' (PA). This action 
proposes to add new routine disclosures, correct the definition of 
``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                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lisa Babcock, Chief, Freedom of Information Act Office, 
Small Business Administration, Room 2441, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200
Fax: 202 205-7059
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE03
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3458. 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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/02

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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3459. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 13 CFR 120.470 to clarify and 
strengthen the rules regarding Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) 
monitoring and oversight for safety and soundness, compliance, and 
related areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet A. Tasker, Associate Administrator for Lender 
Oversight, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-3049
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3460. 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                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Gold, Acting Deputy AA/Business Development, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-7340

RIN: 3245-AE38
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3461. 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                            07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Gold, Acting Deputy AA/Business Development, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-7340

RIN: 3245-AE47
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3462. 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                            07/00/02

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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3463. 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                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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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3464. 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; PL 106-554

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 definition of ``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                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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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3465. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL 
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS; RULES OF PROCEDURE 
GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: 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                            03/12/02                    67 FR 11057
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

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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3466. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION 
RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

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                            06/00/02

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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3467. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TESTING LABORATORIES

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 for the Testing 
Laboratories industry. Changes in the composition of the industry 
indicate a higher size standard than $6 million is warranted to define 
which businesses are small businesses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/09/02                    67 FR 17020
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

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-AE78
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3468. 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

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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                            09/00/02

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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3469. 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 will establish a size standard for Information 
Technology (IT) Value Added Resellers. Current regulations apply the 
same eligibility requirements to these types of businesses as for 
dealers and nonmanufacturers. To establish more appropriate eligibility 
requirements for IT Value Added Resellers, a new industry category and 
size standard will be established.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/02

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-AE80
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3470. 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 $6 million size standard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/02

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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3471.  BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS; APPLICATIONS BY 
CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES (CDCS) FOR LIQUIDATION AND LITIGATION 
AUTHORITY/UNIFORM LIQUIDATION AND LITIGATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement statutory provisions that 
give some Certified Development Companies (CDCs) authority to handle 
liquidation and litigation of loans that are funded with the proceeds 
of debentures guaranteed by the SBA under the 504 loan program. It also 
proposes uniform liquidation and litigation procedures for authorized 
CDCs and for lenders participating in the 7(a) business loan program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AE83
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3472.  BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS; PREMIER CERTIFIED 
LENDER PROGRAM (PCLP)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule identifies certain Premier Certified 
Lenders Program participation requirements and various policies and 
procedures designed to ensure the program is properly administered, 
managed, and controlled.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Thomas, Director, Program Development, Small 
Business Administration, Financial Assistance, 409 Third Street SW, 8th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6656

RIN: 3245-AE87
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3473.  SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would allow a Small Business Investment 
Company (SBIC) to assume control over a small business concern, without

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notice to the SBA, and to retain such control for a period of up to 5 
years or longer with SBA's approval. The proposed rule would also allow 
an SBIC to sell equity securities in a portfolio concern to a 
competitor to that portfolio concern.

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: 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-AE88
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3474.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; FOREST FIRE SUPPRESSION AND FUELS 
MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 
638; 15 USC 644(c); 15 USC 662(5)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish a size standard for Forest Fire 
Suppression and Fuels Management.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02

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-AE89
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3475.  NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 689-689q

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The SBA proposes to make several amendments to the 
regulations for the New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program. The 
majority of the proposed amendments make technical changes to the 
regulations, to correct typographical errors or to clarify language. 
SBA also proposes to make some substantive amendments to the 
regulations, which SBA believes will result in more efficient and 
effective delivery of NMVC program benefits to the targeted geographic 
areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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-AE91
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3476.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS: RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING 
CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-135, sec 601 et seq, 111 Stat 2592; 15 USC 
632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 644(c); 15 USC 662(5); 
PL 102-486, 106 Stat 2776, 3133

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend SBA's Small Business Size Regulations and 
the regulations applying to appeals of size determinations. The rule 
will further amend the definitions of affiliation, annual receipts, and 
employees. It will also make procedural and technical changes to cover 
new programs such as SBA's HUBZone program and the Governmentwide Small 
Disadvantaged Business Program. The proposed rule will codify several 
long-standing precedents of SBA's Office of Hearing and Appeals and 
will clarify the jurisdiction of that office. Further, the rule will 
amend all references in part 134 from the Standard Industrial 
Classification code to the North American Industry Classification 
System (NAICS) code because on October 1, 2000, SBA converted to NAICS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Luz Hopewell, Associate Administrator for Government 
Contracting, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6463

RIN: 3245-AE92
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3477.  RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY; THE ELECTRONIC FREEDOM OF 
INFORMATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102, subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 
made several changes. The amended regulations will implement those 
changes, making more information available electronically, allow more 
time to respond to requests, increase processing fees, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Babcock, Chief, Freedom of Information Act Office, 
Small Business Administration, Room 2441, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200
Fax: 202 205-7059
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE94

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3478.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TRAVEL AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 
644(c); 15 USC 662(5)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Small Business Administration proposes to increase the 
size standard for Travel Agencies (North American Industry 
Classification System (NAICS) code 561510) from $1 million to $3 
million. This action will better define the size of businesses in this 
industry that the SBA believes should be eligible for Federal small 
business assistance programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/15/02                    67 FR 11881
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/02
Final Action                    08/00/02

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-AE95
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3479.  SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM POLICY DIRECTIVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 638

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy directive proposes to incorporate recently 
enacted statutory requirements. The purpose of the directive is to 
provide guidance to participating Federal agencies for the general 
conduct of the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy 
Directive                       07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Maurice Swinton, Assistant Administrator for 
Technology, Small Business Administration, Office of Government 
Contracting/Business Development, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6450

RIN: 3245-AE96
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3480. 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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Camp, Supervisory Program Analyst, Small 
Business Administration, Suite 6050, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-0734
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE44
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3481. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

Priority: Other Significant

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 an appropriate official. 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                    06/00/02

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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3482. 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 final rule adjusts SBA's receipt-based size standards 
for inflation since the last time they were adjusted in 1994.

[[Page 34012]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/23/02                     67 FR 3041
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/22/02
Final Action                    07/00/02

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-AE56
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3483. 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 that 24 Federal agencies 
jointly issue amendments to their 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 Agency's 
title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination Act regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/01
Final Action                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Carol L. Walker, Director, Office of Civil Rights 
Compliance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6750

RIN: 3245-AE59
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3484. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 
644(c); 15 USC 662(5); PL 105-135, sec 601 et seq, 111 Stat 2592; sec 
304, PL 103-403, 108 Stat 4175, 4188

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 125; 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA proposes to amend its regulations for the HUBZone 
Empowerment Contracting Program to incorporate changes enacted by 
Public Law 106-554. The amended regulation addresses eligibility 
requirements for small business concerns owned by Native American 
Tribal Governments and Community Development Corporations and the 
addition of new HUBZone areas called redesignated areas. This rule 
proposes: (1) consolidating all subcontracting requirements into one 
regulation, (2) language on how to petition for changes in 
subcontracting requirements, (3) to apply nonmanufacturer rules 
consistently for all programs, (4) how small nonmanufacturers should 
submit products of any manufacturer for contracts below the simplified 
acquisition threshold, (5) addressing statutory amendments, and (6) 
making technical changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/02                     67 FR 3826
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/26/02                     67 FR 8739
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AE66
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3485. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Recently enacted statutory amendments require changes to SBA 
rules concerning loan guaranty and loan amounts, minimum guaranteed 
dollar amount of 7(a) loans, percentages of financing which can be 
guaranteed by SBA, guarantee fees paid by lenders, real estate 
occupancy rules, and borrower prepayment penalties. This direct final 
rule would implement the statutory provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/14/01                    66 FR 56985
Direct Final Rule Comment Period 
End                             12/14/01
Direct Final Rule Withdrawn     12/14/01                    66 FR 64739
Direct Final Rule               06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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

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Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AE68
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3486.  SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM POLICY 
DIRECTIVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 638; PL 102-564, sec 202(d), 106 Stat 4294

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes revisions to the Small Business 
Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Policy Directive. This revised 
proposed policy directive reflects recently enacted statutory 
requirements. It is proposed to provide guidance to participating 
Federal agencies for the general conduct of the SBIR Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy 
Directive                       05/18/01                    66 FR 27721
Comment Period End              06/18/01
Comment Period Reopened         06/22/01                    66 FR 33598
Comment Period End              07/23/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maurice Swinton, Assistant Administrator for 
Technology, Small Business Administration, Office of Government 
Contracting/Business Development, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6450

RIN: 3245-AE72
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3487.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; PETROLEUM REFINERIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 USC 
638; 15 USC 644; 15 USC 662(5)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to increase the size standard for 
petroleum refiners to 155,000 barrels per calendar day from 75,000 
barrels per day. This size standard applies to only refiners competing 
on Federal contracts to provide petroleum products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/12/02                     67 FR 6437
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/02
Final Action                    09/00/02

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-AE84
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3488. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 145

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Campilongo
Phone: 202 205-6879

RIN: 3245-AE61
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3489. SIZE STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAMS OF OTHER AGENCIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/26/02                    67 FR 13714
Final Action Effective          04/25/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Jordan
Phone: 202 205-6093
Fax: 202 205-6390

RIN: 3245-AE42
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3490.  DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(b); 15 USC 636(c); 15 USC 
636(f); PL 102-395, 106 Stat 1828, 1864; PL 103-75, 107 Stat 739; PL 
106-50, 113 Stat 245

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule allows SBA to make economic injury 
disaster loans to eligible small business concerns outside the declared 
disaster areas that suffered substantial economic injury as a direct 
result of the destruction of the World Trade Center or damage to the 
Pentagon on September 11, 2001, or as a direct result of any related 
Federal action taken between September 11, 2001, and October 22, 2001.

[[Page 34014]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/22/01                    66 FR 53329
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




3491.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATION; TRAVEL AGENCIES AFFECTED BY 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632 (a); 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637(a); 15 
USC 638; 15 USC 644(c); 15 USC 662(5)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is increasing the size standard for Travel Agencies from 
$1 million to $3 million for purposes of eligibility of economic injury 
disaster loan assistance to small business concerns affected as a 
result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the 
Pentagon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/15/02                    67 FR 11874
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/15/02

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-AE93
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