[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

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2004

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda (agenda) is a semiannual summary of all 
current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and 
completed regulatory actions of SBA. The agenda provides the public 
with information about SBA's regulatory activity. It is expected that 
this information will enable the public to be more aware of, and allow 
it to more effectively participate in, SBA's regulatory activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about 
specific regulatory actions listed in the agenda, you should direct 
your comments and inquiries to the appropriate agency contact. For 
additional information of a general nature about the agenda, you should 
direct your comments or inquiries to Martin ``Sparky'' 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: This agenda announces the proposed 
regulatory actions that SBA plans for the next 12 months and those that 
were completed since the fall 2003 edition. Executive Order 12866 and 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act require the semiannual publication in 
the Federal Register of an agenda of regulations. As permitted by law, 
SBA is combining the publication of its agendas and conforming them to 
the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 
format developed by the Regulatory Information Service Center.

     Rulemaking actions are grouped according to prerulemaking, 
proposed rules, final rules, long-term actions, and rulemaking 
actions completed since the fall 2003 agenda. The purpose of the 
agenda is to provide information to the public on regulations 
currently under review, being proposed, or issued by SBA. The 
agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by interested 
members of the public. SBA also encourages public participation 
through www.regulations.gov, by placing SBA rules on that website, 
by encouraging commenters to use the website, and by providing a 
link from to the website.

     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 statutory 
mandates and Presidential directives linked to SBA's goals to 
improve the economic environment for small business, increase small 
business success by bridging competitive opportunity gaps, restore 
homes and businesses affected by disaster, and ensure maximum 
efficiency and effectiveness.

 Hector V. Barreto,

Administrator.

                                  Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3713        Surety Bond Guarantee.................................................................    3245-AE13
3714        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program...............................................    3245-AF13
3715        Affiliation With Venture Capital Companies Under the Small Business Innovation            3245-AF15
            Research Program......................................................................
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                               Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3716        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions...........................    3245-AE05
3717        Small Business Lending Companies Regulations..........................................    3245-AE14
3718        8(a) Business Development/Program Improvement.........................................    3245-AE38
3719        SDB Certification and Eligibility--Program Improvement................................    3245-AE47
3720        Small Business Investment Companies--Civil Penalties for Late Submission of Required      3245-AE69
            Reports...............................................................................
3721        Small Business Investment Companies--Maximum Leverage Eligibility.....................    3245-AE79
3722        Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program..........................    3245-AE81
3723        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Liquidation and Litigation Procedures...    3245-AE83
3724        Small Business Size Standards; New Car Dealers........................................    3245-AF01
3725        Surety Bond Guarantee Program--Procedural Changes for Payment of Fees.................    3245-AF10
3726        Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).................................................    3245-AF14
3727        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations..........    3245-AF17
3728        Testimony and Production of Records; Office of Inspector General......................    3245-AF18
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3729        Administrative Wage Garnishment.......................................................    3245-AE50
3730        Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program...........    3245-AE76
3731        Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive...........................    3245-AE96
3732        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........................................................
3733        Small Business Size Standards; Restructuring of Size Standards........................    3245-AF11
3734        Small Business Government Contracting Programs........................................    3245-AF12
3735        Small Business Size Regulations: Government Contracting Programs......................    3245-AF16
3736        Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset........................    3245-AF19
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                                Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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3737        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Small Business             3245-AC96
            Administration........................................................................
3738        Disclosure of Information Regulations; Subpart B......................................    3245-AE03
3739        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide               3245-AE61
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).........................................
3740        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program...............................................    3245-AE66
3741        Small Business Investment Companies--Amendment Under the Small Business                   3245-AE70
            Reauthorization Act of 2000...........................................................
3742        Small Business Size Standards; Testing Laboratories...................................    3245-AE78
3743        Small Business Size Standards; Information Technology Value Added Resellers...........    3245-AE80
3744        Small Business Size Regulations: Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office     3245-AE92
            of Hearings and Appeals...............................................................
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Small Business Administration (SBA)                       Prerule Stage






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3713. 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                           12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 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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3714.  HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 657(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is requesting 
comments regarding the HUBZone Program and agricultural commodities 
purchased by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to 
the Small Business Act, in the case of a contract for the procurement 
by the USDA of agricultural commodities, a qualified HUBZone SBC may 
not purchase the commodity from a subcontractor if the subcontractor 
will supply the commodity in substantially the final form in which it 
is to be supplied to the Government. The SBA is seeking comments on how 
to define ``substantially the final form'' with respect to this 
statutory requirement. Additionally, SBA is requesting comments on the 
implementation of a statutory provision regarding HUBZone set-asides 
and the definition of ``employee.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/13/04                    69 FR 26511
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale, Associate Administrator for HUBZone 
Empowerment Contracting Program, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416

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Phone: 202 205-6731

RIN: 3245-AF13
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3715.  AFFILIATION WITH VENTURE CAPITAL COMPANIES 
UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a), 634(b)(6), 636(b), 637(a), 644(c), and 
662(5); sec 304, PL 103-403, 108 Stat 4175, 4188; PL 106-24, 113 Stat 
39

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121.702

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The SBA is seeking public comments on whether it should 
provide an exclusion from affiliation for venture capital companies in 
size determinations for eligibility for the Small Business Innovation 
Research (SBIR) Program. Under such a policy venture capital companies 
that invest in SBIR participants would not be considered affiliates of 
the SBIR participant and their size would therefore not be included in 
determining the size of the participant.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edsel Brown, Assistant Administrator for Technology, 
Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF15
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Small Business Administration (SBA)                 Proposed Rule Stage






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3716. 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                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator/SBDC, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766

RIN: 3245-AE05
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3717. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANIES REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120.470

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3718. 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 and 
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 124will also be amended to include 
certain new policies and procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/05

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Albert Stubblefield, Acting Associate Administrator for 
Business Development, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0628

RIN: 3245-AE38
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3719. SDB CERTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY--PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Albert Stubblefield, Acting Associate Administrator for 
Business Development, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0628

RIN: 3245-AE47
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3720. 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                            09/00/04

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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3721. 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                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AE79
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3722. 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                            12/00/04

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

RIN: 3245-AE81
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3723. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS; LIQUIDATION AND 
LITIGATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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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                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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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3724. 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                            12/00/04

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

RIN: 3245-AF01
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3725. 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                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 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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3726.  ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL)

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

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The SBA is amending its disaster loan rules to ensure that 
when a small business entity is engaged in both agricultural and non-
agricultural business ventures, SBA can provide economic injury 
disaster loans (EIDL) to the non-agricultural business which has been 
economically hurt by fires, floods or other disasters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheri L. Cannon, Deputy AA for Office of Disaster 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6734

RIN: 3245-AF14
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3727.  8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED 
BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 636; 15 USC 637

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this direct final rule change in title 13 CFR 
part 124 is to clarify the Small Business Administration's (SBA or 
Agency) requirements for concerns or individuals filing on behalf of 
businesses, who are applying for 8(a) Business Development (8(a)BD) 
Program participation or Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 
certification either in hard copy or electronically (via the Internet). 
This change will facilitate the use of SBA's electronic application for 
the 8(a) BD Program and SDB certification, while providing the means 
for SBA to acquire validating documentation in support of the 
electronic application.

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: None

Agency Contact: Albert Stubblefield, Acting Associate Administrator for 
Business Development, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0628

RIN: 3245-AF17

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3728.  TESTIMONY AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS; OFFICE OF 
INSPECTOR GENERAL

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the requirements for 
testimony, documents or other information or subpoenas issued to the 
Office of Inspector General (OIG) or OIG employees and for OIG 
responses to the requests or subpoenas in proceedings where OIG, SBA or 
the United States is not a party.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cherry W. Tolliver, Assistant Counsel to the Inspector 
General, Office of Inspector General, Counsel Division, Small Business 
Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7200
Fax: 202-205-7127

RIN: 3245-AF18
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Small Business Administration (SBA)                    Final Rule Stage






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3729. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134; 13 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is issuing a rule adopting administrative wage 
garnishment 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 a Judge assigned to SBA's Office of Hearings and 
Appeals.

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                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AE50
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3730. 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                    10/00/04

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

RIN: 3245-AE76
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3731. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Directive                       06/16/03                    68 FR 35748
Comment Period End              07/16/03
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Edsel Brown, Assistant Administrator for Technology, 
Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE96
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3732. 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

Legal Deadline: None

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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                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Barry Meltz, Deputy AA, Office of Government 
Contracting, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6390

RIN: 3245-AF06
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3733. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; RESTRUCTURING OF SIZE STANDARDS

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The SBA proposes to restructure its small business size 
standards by reducing the number of different size standards levels. 
This restructuring will simplify the identification of which businesses 
are small and the use of size standards in Federal small business 
programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/04                    69 FR 13130
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/04
Comment Period Extended         07/02/04                    69 FR 27865
Final Action                    12/00/04

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

RIN: 3245-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




3734. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/03                    68 FR 60015
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/03
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3735.  SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS: GOVERNMENT 
CONTRACTING PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 108-183 sec 308

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA intends to propose interim final rules implementing 
procurement guidelines resulting from Public Law 108-183 the ``Veteran 
Benefit Act of 2003.'' Section 308 of the Act redesignated section 36 
of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) ``Procurement Program 
for Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Service-Disabled 
Veterans.'' Under this new program, Federal contracting officials have 
the discretionary authority to award sole source contracts limited to 
contracts of up to $5 million for manufacturing and $3 million for non-
manufacturing to small business concerns owned and controlled by 
service-disabled veterans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/05/04                    69 FR 25262
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




3736.  AMENDMENT TO SBA'S REGULATIONS REGARDING 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA intends to amend its regulations to include references to 
administrative offset and other remedies that the Treasury Department 
may use on behalf of SBA to collect debt pursuant to the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996. Publication of this regulatory 
change is required to comply with Treasury directive.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/99                     64 FR 3454

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NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________


Small Business Administration (SBA)                   Completed Actions






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3737. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 5400

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robinson S. Nunn
Phone: 202 205-6642

RIN: 3245-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




3738. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGULATIONS; SUBPART B

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/03/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3245-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




3739. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 145

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/26/03                    68 FR 66533

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 Hairston
Phone: 202 205-6630
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




3740. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/04                    69 FR 29411
Final Action Effective          06/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale
Phone: 202 205-6731

RIN: 3245-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




3741. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--AMENDMENT UNDER THE SMALL 
BUSINESS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               02/23/04                     69 FR 8097
Direct Final Rule Effective     05/24/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




3742. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; TESTING LABORATORIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/29/03                    68 FR 74842
Final Action Effective          01/28/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




3743. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY VALUE ADDED 
RESELLERS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/29/03                    68 FR 74833
Final Action Effective          01/28/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE80

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3744. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS: RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING 
CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/21/04                    69 FR 29192
Final Action Effective          06/21/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Bridget Bean
Phone: 202 205-6390

RIN: 3245-AE92
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