[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 49th 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, Assistant General Counsel 
for Legislation and Appropriations, 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III, Completed Actions (includes regulations completed or withdrawn 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.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3826        Surety Bond Guarantee...............................................................    3245--AE13
3827        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program.............................................    3245--AE66
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                               Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3828        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business           3245--AC96
            Administration......................................................................
3829        Disclosure of Information Regulations; Subpart B....................................    3245--AE03
3830        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions.........................    3245--AE05
3831        Small Business Lending Companies Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 136).................    3245--AE14
3832        8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement.......................................    3245--AE38
3833        SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement..............................    3245--AE47
3834        Small Business Investment Companies--Civil Penalties for Late Submission of Required    3245--AE69
            Reports.............................................................................
3835        Small Business Investment Companies--Amendment Under the Small Business                 3245--AE70
            Reauthorization Act of 2000.........................................................
3836        Small Business Investment Companies--Maximum Leverage Eligibility...................    3245--AE79
3837        Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program........................    3245--AE81
3838        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Applications by Certified Development     3245--AE83
            Companies (CDCs) for Liquidation and Litigation Authority/Uniform Liquidation and
            Litigation Procedures...............................................................
3839        Small Business Size Standards; New Car Dealers......................................    3245--AF01
3840        Surety Bond Guarantee Program--Procedural Changes for Payment of Fees...............    3245--AF10
3841        Small Business Size Standards; Restructuring of Size Standards (Reg Plan Seq No.        3245--AF11
            137)................................................................................
3842        Small Business Government Contracting Programs......................................    3245--AF12
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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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3843        Administrative Wage Garnishment and Administrative Offset...........................    3245--AE50
3844        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             3245--AE61
            Requirements for Drug--Free Workplace (Grants)......................................
3845        Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program.........    3245--AE76
3846        Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories.................................    3245--AE78
3847        Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers.........    3245--AE80
3848        Small Business Size Regulations: Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the          3245--AE92
            Office of Hearings and Appeals......................................................
3849        Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive.........................    3245--AE96
3850        Size for Purposes of the Multiple Award Schedule and Other Multiple Award Contracts;    3245--AF06
            Small Business Size Regulations; 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged
            Business Status Determinations......................................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3851        Development Company Loan (504) Program Changes......................................    3245--AE41
3852        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in    3245--AE59
            Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.......................
3853        Business Loans and Development Company Loans 2000 Act Changes.......................    3245--AE68
3854        Small Business Size Standards; Forest Fire Suppression and Fuels Management Services    3245--AE89
3855        Record Disclosure and Privacy; The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments     3245--AE94
            of 1996.............................................................................
3856        Small Business Size Standards; Facilities Support Services (Including Base              3245--AF03
            Maintenance)........................................................................
3857        Prime Contracting Assistance; Contract Bundling.....................................    3245--AF07
3858        Small Business Investment Company Amendments Act of 2001............................    3245--AF09
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3826. 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 the Preferred Surety Bond and the 
Prior Approval program regulations to simplify the language, make the 
rule easier to understand, and clarify policy.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ms. Johnnie L. Albertson, AA, Office of Surety 
Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--6540

RIN: 3245-AE13
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3827. 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: The SBA proposed to amend its regulations for the HUBZone 
Empowerment Contracting Program to incorporate changes enacted by 
Public Law 106--554. SBA has withdrawn the proposed rule on the HUBZone 
Program. SBA received over 1100 comments on the proposed rule and in 
reviewing those comments, felt several of them were significant enough 
to warrant further consideration. Internally, SBA also found some other 
issues that we believe required further study. The Agency does intend 
to publish an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address each of 
these issues. However, this action is currently pending because of the 
major potential changes the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2003 
could make to the HUBZone Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
ANPRM                           05/00/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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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3828. 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                            03/00/04

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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3829. 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                            09/00/04

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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3830. 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                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bridget E. Bean, Acting AA/SBDC, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--6766

RIN: 3245-AE05
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3831. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 136 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3832. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 631

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make program improvements 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 
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prohibit tribes from being majority owner of more than one 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                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugene Cornelius Jr., Associate Administrator for 
Business Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--6452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE38
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3833. SDB CERTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY--PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT

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 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; 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                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugene Cornelius Jr., Associate Administrator for 
Business Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--6452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE47
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3834. 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. The proposed amount of civil 
penalties are, for each day past the due date, it must pay to SBA 
$100.00 per day per report. The civil penalties will continue to accrue 
until and including the date upon which it submits the complete and 
accurate report.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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-AE69
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3835. 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.'' This rule will incorporate this change.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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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3836. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--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                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

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Phone: 202 205--6510
Fax: 202 205--6959

RIN: 3245-AE79
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3837. 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 above the current $6 million size standard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE81
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3838. 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                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter C. Intlekofer, Director, Portfolio Managment 
Division, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--7543
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE83
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3839. 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 proposes to increase the current 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

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NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF01
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3840. [bull] SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM--PROCEDURAL CHANGES FOR 
PAYMENT OF FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is revising its Surety Bond Guarantee Program regulations 
to change the procedures for the payment of the Principal's and the 
Surety's fees. Currently, the Principal pays its fee to SBA directly, 
but the proposed regulations would require the Surety to pay the 
Principal's fee to SBA. An additional change would require the Surety 
to pay SBA its fee within a specified timeframe.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ms. Johnnie L. Albertson, AA, Office of Surety 
Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--6540

RIN: 3245-AF10
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3841. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; RESTRUCTURING OF SIZE 
STANDARDS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 137 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AF11
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3842. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAMS

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 637; 15 USC 644; 31 USC 9701; 
31 USC 9702

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to 
amend its regulation governing small business subcontracting 
assistance. As proposed, the rule would implement additional 
subcontracting goals required by statute, clarify prime contractor 
responsibilities in providing subcontracting opportunities for small 
businesses, and provide additional guidance on evaluating the good 
faith efforts of large businesses to comply with subcontracting plans.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/20/03                    68 FR 60015
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Robert Koppel, Assistant Administrator, Policy and 
Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--7322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF12
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3843. 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 will 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 will be 
entitled to a hearing before an appropriate official. This rule will 
also include administrative offset and other remedies to comply with 
Treasury directives.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/27/00                    65 FR 39567
NPRM Comment Period End         08/28/00
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AE50
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3844. 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 rule will make 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. For example, this rule will: (1) provide for 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; (2) limit the 
mandatory lower tier application of an exclusion to the first 
procurement level under a nonprocurement covered transaction; (3) set 
the dollar threshold on prohibited lower tier procurement transactions 
with excluded persons at $25,000; and (4) separate this proposed rule 
from the drug--free workplace requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Rule                      11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Darryl Hairiston, Assistant Administrator, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--6412
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE61
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3845. 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                            06/04/03                    68 FR 33142
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE76

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3846. 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 revises 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
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/03/02                    67 FR 56966
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE78
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3847. 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                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE80
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3848. 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: This 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 additional programs such as SBA's HUBZone program and 
the Governmentwide Small Disadvantaged Business Program. This 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                            11/22/02                    67 FR 70339
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/03
Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Linda Williams, AA, Office of Policy, Planning, and 
Liaison, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401--8150
Fax: 202 205--6390

RIN: 3245-AE92
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3849. 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 will 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                       06/16/03                    68 FR 35748
Comment Period End              07/16/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

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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3850. SIZE FOR PURPOSES OF THE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE AND OTHER 
MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS; SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; 8(A) BUSINESS 
DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend SBA's small business size regulations as 
it relates to the General Services Administration's Multiple Award 
Schedule Program, including the Federal Supply Schedule, multiple award 
contracts, including Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/03                    68 FR 20350
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Williams, AA, Office of Policy, Planning, and 
Liaison, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401--8150
Fax: 202 205--6390

RIN: 3245-AF06
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Small Business Administration (SBA)                   Completed Actions






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3851. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOAN (504) PROGRAM CHANGES

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/03                    68 FR 40553
Final Action                    10/07/03                    68 FR 57960
Final Action Effective          11/06/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gail Hepler
Phone: 202 653--7530

RIN: 3245-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




3852. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/26/03                    68 FR 51334
Final Action Effective          09/25/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: L. Rose Trujillo
Phone: 202 205--6750

RIN: 3245-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




3853. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS 2000 ACT CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               08/28/03                    68 FR 51677
Direct Final Rule Comment Period 
End                             09/29/03
Direct Final Rule Effective     10/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Hammersley
Phone: 202 205--6490

RIN: 3245-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




3854. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; FOREST FIRE SUPPRESSION AND FUELS 
MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/04/03                    68 FR 33348

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205--6618
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




3855. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY; THE ELECTRONIC FREEDOM OF 
INFORMATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102, subpart A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/14/03                    68 FR 59091
Final Action Effective          11/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Babcock
Phone: 202 401--8200
Fax: 202 205--7059
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________




3856. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES 
(INCLUDING BASE MAINTENANCE)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/15/03                    68 FR 59309
Final Action Effective          11/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson
Phone: 202 205--6618
Fax: 202 205--6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF03

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3857. PRIME CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE; CONTRACT BUNDLING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/20/03                    68 FR 60006
Final Action Effective          11/19/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Williams
Phone: 202 401--8150
Fax: 202 205--6390

RIN: 3245-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




3858. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 636(a) and (h); 15 USC 
696(3); 15 USC 697 (a)(2); PL 107--100

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rule incorporates changes to the 
regulations as required by the Small Business Investment Company 
Amendments Act of 2001. The 2001 Act contained two provisions that 
temporarily reduced 7(a) program fees for a 2--year period (from 10/1/
02 through 9/30/04). Thus, it temporarily reduces the guarantee fee and 
the ongoing annual service fee payable to SBA by participation lenders 
in SBA's 7(a) business loan program. This direct final rule will 
incorporate these statutory, temporary reduced fee provisions into SBA 
regulations. No other amendments are made by this action. These fee 
provisions have already been publicized to borrowers and lenders 
through an SBA Information Notice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               10/01/03                    68 FR 56553
Direct Final Rule Comment Period 
End                             10/31/03
Direct Final Rule Effective     11/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew B. McConnell Jr., Chief, Office of Financial 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205--7238

RIN: 3245-AF09
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