[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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 47th 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, Acting Assistant General 
Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, 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Completed Actions, includes regulations completed or withdrawn and 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.

     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.

 Hector V. Barreto,

Administrator.

                                  Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3773        Surety Bond Guarantee...............................................................     3245-AE13
3774        Development Company Loan (504) Program Changes......................................     3245-AE41
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                               Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3775        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business            3245-AC96
            Administration......................................................................
3776        Disclosure of Information Regulations; Subpart B....................................     3245-AE03
3777        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions.........................     3245-AE05
3778        Small Business Lending Companies Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 155).................     3245-AE14
3779        8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement and Technical Amendments..............     3245-AE38
3780        SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement and Technical Amendments.....     3245-AE47
3781        Small Business Investment Companies--Civil Penalties for Late Submission of Required     3245-AE69
            Reports.............................................................................
3782        Small Business Investment Companies--Amendment Under the Small Business                  3245-AE70
            Reauthorization Act of 2000.........................................................
3783        Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program.........     3245-AE76
3784        SBIC--Maximum Leverage Eligibility..................................................     3245-AE79
3785        Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program........................     3245-AE81
3786        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Applications by Certified Development      3245-AE83
            Companies (CDCs) for Liquidation and Litigation Authority/Uniform Liquidation and
            Litigation Procedures...............................................................
3787        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Premier Certified Lender Program           3245-AE87
            (PCLP)..............................................................................
3788        Small Business Size Regulations: Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the           3245-AE92
            Office of Hearings and Appeals......................................................
3789        Record Disclosure and Privacy; The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments      3245-AE94
            of 1996.............................................................................
3790        Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive.........................     3245-AE96
3791        Small Business Size Standards; Tour Operators.......................................     3245-AE98
3792        Small Business Size Standards; New Car Dealers......................................     3245-AF01
3793        Small Business Size Standards; Job Corp Centers.....................................     3245-AF02
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                                 Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3794        Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset...........................     3245-AE50
3795        Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment................................................     3245-AE56
3796        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     3245-AE59
            Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.......................
3797        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              3245-AE61
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
3798        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 156)......................     3245-AE66
3799        Business Loans and Development Company Loans 2000 Act Changes.......................     3245-AE68
3800        Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories.................................     3245-AE78
3801        Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers.........     3245-AE80
3802        Small Business Size Regulation; Petroleum Refineries................................     3245-AE84
3803        Small Business Size Standards; Forest Fire Suppression and Fuels Management Services     3245-AE89
3804        New Markets Venture Capital Program; Amendments.....................................     3245-AE91
3805        Disaster Loan Program--Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000..............................     3245-AE97
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3806        Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program Amendments.....................................     3245-AE44
3807        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.............................................................
3808        Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Policy Directive..................     3245-AE72
3809        Small Business Investment Companies.................................................     3245-AE88
3810        Small Business Size Regulation; Travel Agencies Affected by September 11, 2001......     3245-AE93
3811        Small Business Size Standards; Travel Agencies......................................     3245-AE95
3812        Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2002 North American Industry                  3245-AF00
            Classification System for Size Standards............................................
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                                                   Small Business Administration--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                                  Date                 Comments
    Number
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3245-AE57        Size Standards: Subcontracting Size Standards                                                  08/06/2002   Merged With RIN 3245-AE92
3245-AE99        Small Business Size Standards; Size Standards by 2002 North American Industry                  10/17/2002   Withdrawn
                 Classification System
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Small Business Administration (SBA)                       Prerule Stage






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3773. 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                           06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dionne Neal, Acting AA, Office of Surety Guarantees, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6549

RIN: 3245-AE13

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3774. 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                           11/00/02

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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3775. 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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3776. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGULATIONS; SUBPART B

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-231; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation will amend 13 CFR 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 requestors, 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                            01/00/03

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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3777. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (SBDC) PROGRAM REVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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. The proposed regulation incorporates provisions from 
Public Law 103-403, enacted on October 22, 1994; Public Law 104-208, 
enacted on September 30, 1996; and Public Law 105-135, enacted on 
December 2, 1997. This regulation will bring SBA into compliance with 
the statutory requirements for due process procedures in termination of 
Small Business Development lead centers. In addition, the funding 
formulas will be updated and the use of appropriated funds for 
administration of the program will be aligned with the statutory 
requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/03

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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3778. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS

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

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3779. 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. Among other things, the rule will 
clarify: The mentor/protege program, who will be considered socially 
disadvantaged, who will be considered economically disadvantaged, and 
the provision requiring firms to make substantial and sustained efforts 
to attain the targeted levels of non-8(a) revenue established in their 
business plans as it applies only to firms in the developmental stage 
of program participation. The rule will also give SBA the discretion to 
permit a disadvantaged individual to meet the full-time devotion 
requirement and prohibit tribes from being majority owner of more than 
on 8(a) concern in the same or similar line of business. The rule will 
set forth the procedures for terminations and early graduations and 
amend the rules governing Federal surplus property. The rule will 
clarify what criteria an 8(a) participant must meet in order to be 
considered eligible for a sole source 8(a) contract. 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                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Luz Hopewell, Associate Administrator for Business 
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6412

RIN: 3245-AE38
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3780. 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                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Luz Hopewell, Associate Administrator for Business 
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6412

RIN: 3245-AE47
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3781. 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                            04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE69
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3782. 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 will 
incorporate these changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE70

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3783. 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                            12/00/02

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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3784. 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                            01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson, Associate Administrator for 
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE79
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3785. 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                            12/00/02

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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3786. 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                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Hammersley, Director, Office of Loan Policy, 
Small Business Administration, 8th Floor, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AE83
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3787. 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 will identify 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                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE87
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3788. 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

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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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Linda Williams, AA, Office of Government Contracting, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 401-8150
Fax: 202 205-7259

RIN: 3245-AE92
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3789. 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, allowing 
more time to respond to requests, increasing processing fees, etc.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/11/02                    67 FR 57539
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/02
Final Action                    02/00/03

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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3790. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Directive                       12/00/02

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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3791. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TOUR OPERATORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to modify how SBA calculates the size of a 
tour operator for determining small business eligibility. SBA uses 
gross receipts from all sources to measure the size of a business, 
except for a limited number of industries. This rule calculates the 
size of a tour operator based only on commissions and fees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/02/02                    67 FR 61829
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/02
Final Action                    02/00/03

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-AE98
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3792. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NEW CAR DEALERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the small business size standard for 
the New Car Dealer industry. Changes in the industry over the last 10 
years indicate that a size standard review of the current $24.5 million 
is warranted.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AF01

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3793. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; JOB CORP CENTERS

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 management and 
operation of a Federal Job Corp Center. The activities of operating a 
Job Corp Center include training, counseling, outreach, food services, 
lodging, facilities maintenance, and general management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AF02
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Small Business Administration (SBA)                    Final Rule Stage






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3794. 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                    11/00/02

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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3795. 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.

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                    11/00/02

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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3796. 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                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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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3797. 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 amendment proposes substantive changes and amendments to 
the Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and 
suspension and the Governmentwide rule for implementing the Drug-Free 
Workplace Act of 1988. This amendment also proposes optional lower tier 
suspension and debarment coverage by including paragraph 145.220(d) for 
all contracts that equal or exceed the $25,000 award threshold under 
SBA nonprocurement transactions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Rule                      01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3245-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




3798. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 156 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE66
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3799. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS 2000 ACT CHANGES

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. This Direct Final Rule 
was withdrawn due to the possibility that SBA would receive an adverse 
comment concerning SBA's interpretation of the statutory language. SBA 
is redrafting a new Direct Final Rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Hammersley, Director, Office of Loan Policy, 
Small Business Administration, 8th Floor, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6490

RIN: 3245-AE68
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3800. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3801. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/02                    67 FR 48419
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/02
Final Action                    02/00/03

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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3802. 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                    02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3803. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/19/02                    67 FR 47480
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/02
Final Action                    02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3804. NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 689-689q

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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 and 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                            05/20/02                    67 FR 35449
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3805. [bull] DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM--DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 96-390

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this interim final rule, SBA will implement its 
disaster loan program when the President declares a major disaster, or 
declares an emergency, and activates the Assistance to Individuals and 
Household Program in an emergency disaster declaration. Under the 
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, if the President declares a major 
disaster that includes, or is limited to, public assistance, a private 
nonprofit facility which provides non-critical services must first 
apply for disaster loan assistance from SBA before it could seek grant 
assistance for permanent repairs and/or replacements from the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency. SBA is also implementing this legislative 
change, and is making certain technical changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    10/15/02
Interim Final Rule              10/21/02                    67 FR 64517
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/20/02
Final Action                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Becky Celeste Brantley, Loan Specialist, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, Suite 6050, Mail code 2991, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734
Fax: 202 205-7725
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE97

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3806. PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION LOAN PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123.400 et seq

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/02                    67 FR 62335

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Camp
Phone: 202 205-0734
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




3807. 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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/18/02                    67 FR 47244

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gloria Blazsik
Phone: 202 401-8200

RIN: 3245-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




3808. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM POLICY DIRECTIVE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/02                    67 FR 60071

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maurice Swinton
Phone: 202 205-6450

RIN: 3245-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




3809. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/02                    67 FR 35055
Final Action                    10/22/02                    67 FR 64789

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Pierson
Phone: 202 205-6510
Fax: 202 205-6959

RIN: 3245-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________




3810. [bull] 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 increased 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
Final Rule                      05/31/02                    67 FR 38184
Final Rule Effective            05/31/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3811. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TRAVEL AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/02                    67 FR 38186
Final Action Effective          07/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205-6618

RIN: 3245-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




3812. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; ADOPTION OF 2002 NORTH 
AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR SIZE STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates the January 2002 revisions of the 
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) into SBA's table 
of size standards. SBA establishes size standards by NAICS industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               08/13/02                    67 FR 52597
Comment Period End              09/12/02

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-AF00
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