[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

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) and Executive Order 12866 
require each agency to publish semiannually a regulatory agenda 
(agenda) that includes an inventory of all current and projected 
rulemakings; a review of existing regulations; regulations expected to 
be developed during the next 12 months; and those regulations completed 
since the last publication of the agency's agenda. SBA is publishing 
this agenda to provide the public with notice about SBA's regulatory 
activities and to provide specific information about those activities. 
This information will promote the public's participation in SBA's 
regulatory activities. This agenda also includes SBA's section 610 plan 
for the periodic review of rules having a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities and the list of such rules to 
be reviewed in the succeeding 12 months.

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 
identified in each entry. For general information about the agenda, you 
should direct your comments and 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, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

     This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that SBA 
plans for the next 12 months, those that were completed since the 
fall 2004 edition of the Agenda, and those existing regulations 
under review, as required by the RFA and Executive Order 12866. As 
permitted by law, SBA is combining the publication of its agendas 
required by statute and Executive order and conforming them to the 
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 
format developed by the Regulatory Information Service Center.

     SBA's agenda is grouped according to pre-rulemaking, proposed 
rules, final rules, and rulemaking actions completed since the fall 
2004 Agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to 
the public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, 
completed, or withdrawn by SBA. The agenda is intended to 
facilitate comments and views by interested members of the public. 
SBA encourages public participation through www.regulations.gov by 
placing SBA rules on that website and encouraging the public to 
submit comments through that medium. SBA also provides a link from 
www.sba.gov to the website.

     Publication of proposed rulemaking actions in the agenda does 
not impose any obligation on SBA to take any final action with 
regard to any specific item. Furthermore, SBA is not precluded from 
rulemaking activities that are not listed in this agenda. The dates 
listed in the timetables for specific actions are estimates and not 
commitments to act on or by the particular date. SBA's regulations 
promote 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 to 
operate and manage SBA's programs and resources efficiently and 
effectively.

Section 610 Plan and Annual List

    Under section 610 of the RFA, SBA must periodically review any 
of its rules that have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. SBA will determine whether 
such rules should be continued without change, or should be amended 
or rescinded, consistent with the stated objectives of applicable 
law, to minimize the economic impact on small entities. SBA must 
review any such rules within 10 years of their publication as a 
final rule. If the Administrator determines that such a review is 
not feasible within that time period, he or she will so certify in 
a statement published in the Federal Register. The Administrator 
may extend the completion date by 1 year at a time for a total of 
not more than 5 years. In reviewing such rules, SBA will consider: 
(1) the continued need for the rule; (2) the comments received from 
the public concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) 
the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts 
with other Federal rules, and to the extent feasible, with State 
and local government rules; and (5) the length of time since the 
rule has been evaluated or the degree to which technology, economic 
conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by 
the rule. The program office will be responsible for reviewing any 
comments received from the public, in consultation with the Office 
of General Counsel and the Office of Advocacy. The program office 
may also contact trade associations that represent small entities 
affected by the rules under review to obtain information on the 
impacts of the rules and on industry developments that might affect 
the rulemaking. Upon conclusion of the review, SBA will eliminate 
unnecessary or obsolete rules in the parts under review and 
consider amending rules, subject to the availability of resources.

    Within the next 12 months, SBA plans to review under section 
610 the following four rules: (1) Part 121, Small Business Size 
Regulations; (2) part 124, 8(a) Business Development/Small 
Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations; (3) part 125, 
Government Contracting Programs; and (4) part 126, HUBZone Program. 
These forthcoming section 610 reviews are announced in the 
``Prerule'' section of the agenda. Each section 610 review item 
will be clearly marked ``(Section 610 Review)'' in both the title 
of each agenda item abstract and the SBA semiannual regulatory 
agenda chart of agenda items. Section 610 review items will not be 
published in the Federal Register outside of the semiannual 
regulatory agenda.

    SBA encourages small entities and other members of the public 
to submit comments to SBA on the need to change or modify these 
rules. SBA will consider all of the comments received as it decides 
whether to continue, amend, or withdraw these rules. SBA 
particularly encourages comments by small entities about how these 
rules could be made clearer, more effective, or modified to remove 
conflicting or overlapping requirements with other Federal or State 
regulations. Please direct your comments electronically, by mail, 
or through hand-delivery/courier to the

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contacts listed in the specific section 610 review item. Please 
identify the specific section 610 review item by RIN, rather than 
subject or Federal Register page when you refer to it in your 
written comments. Please ensure that your comments are submitted 
within the specified comment period. Comments received after the 
close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' SBA is not 
required to consider these late comments.

 Hector V. Barreto,

Administrator.

                                  Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3511        Surety Bond Guarantee.................................................................    3245-AE13
3512        Small Business Size Regulations (Section 610 Review)..................................    3245-AF32
3513        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations (Section     3245-AF33
            610 Review)...........................................................................
3514        Government Contracting Programs (Section 610 Review)..................................    3245-AF34
3515        HUBZone Program (Section 610 Review)..................................................    3245-AF35
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                               Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3516        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions...........................    3245-AE05
3517        Small Business Lending Companies Regulations..........................................    3245-AE14
3518        Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program..........................    3245-AE81
3519        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Liquidation and Litigation Procedures...    3245-AE83
3520        Surety Bond Guarantee Program--Procedural Changes for Payment of Fees.................    3245-AF10
3521        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program...............................................    3245-AF13
3522        Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).................................................    3245-AF14
3523        Testimony and Production of Records; Office of Inspector General......................    3245-AF18
3524        Record Disclosure and Privacy/Subpart B--The Privacy Act..............................    3245-AF20
3525        Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Policy Directive............................    3245-AF21
3526        Premier Certified Lenders Program Proposed Rule.......................................    3245-AF23
3527        Small Business Size Standards; Nonmanufacturer Size Standard..........................    3245-AF27
3528        Small Business Size Standards; Security Guards and Patrol Services....................    3245-AF28
3529        Small Business Size Standards; Support Activities for Air Transportation..............    3245-AF29
3530        Small Business Size Standards; Mapping Services.......................................    3245-AF30
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3531        Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive...........................    3245-AE96
3532        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........................................................
3533        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations..........    3245-AF17
3534        Amendments to the HUBZone Program.....................................................    3245-AF31
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                                Small Business Administration--Long-Term Actions
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3535        Small Business Investment Companies--Maximum Leverage Eligibility.....................    3245-AE79
3536        Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset........................    3245-AF19
3537        Small Business Size Standards; Selected Size Standards Issues.........................    3245-AF22
3538        Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office of Hearings and Appeals Arising      3245-AF25
            From the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern Program................
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                                Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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3539        Administrative Wage Garnishment.......................................................    3245-AE50
3540        Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program...........    3245-AE76
3541        Small Business Government Contracting Programs........................................    3245-AF12
3542        Government Contracting Programs.......................................................    3245-AF16
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3511. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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                           10/00/05

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-AE13
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3512. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 USC 610; 15 USC 632, 
634, 636, 637 and 644

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 31, 1996 (61 FR 3286), SBA promulgated a 
rulemaking establishing SBA size standards used to define small 
business concerns and size eligibility for SBA programs and other 
Government assistance, among other things. Certain sections within the 
rule may have been subsequently amended. The current requirements are 
codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 13 CFR part 121. In 
developing this rule, SBA performed a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, 
which indicated the rule could have a significant impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. SBA then used this analysis to 
develop the rule in such a way that mitigated small entity impact to 
the extent possible while still fulfilling SBA's statutory mandates.
SBA is now initiating a review of this rule under section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued 
without change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse 
economic impacts on small entities. In the course of the review, SBA 
will consider the following factors: (1) The continued need for the 
rule; (2) the comments received concerning the rule; (3) the complexity 
of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or 
conflicts with Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the 
degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have 
changed in the area affected by the rule. SBA solicits comments from 
the public on this rule. Comments must be identified by RIN and 
received by the agency contact listed in this entry not later than July 
31, 2005.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/00/05
End Review                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, AA/Size Standards, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF32
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3513. [bull] 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS 
STATUS DETERMINATIONS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 USC 610; 15 USC 634, 
636, and 637

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 30, 1998 (63 FR 35739), SBA promulgated a rulemaking 
establishing eligibility requirements for participation in the 8(a) 
Business Development and Federal Small Disadvantaged Business programs, 
and application, certification, and protest procedures, among other 
things. Certain sections within the rule may have been subsequently 
amended. The current requirements are codified in the Code of Federal 
Regulations at 13 CFR part 124. In developing this rule, SBA performed 
a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, which indicated the rule could have 
a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. SBA 
then used this analysis to develop the rule in such a way that 
mitigated small entity impact to the extent possible while still 
fulfilling SBA's statutory mandates.
SBA is now initiating a review of this rule under section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued 
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change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse economic 
impacts on small entities. In the course of the review, SBA will 
consider the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; 
(2) the comments received concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of 
the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or 
conflicts with Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the 
degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have 
changed in the area affected by the rule. SBA solicits comments from 
the public on this rule. Comments must be identified by RIN and 
received by the agency contact listed in this entry not later than July 
31, 2005.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/00/05
End Review                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AF33
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3514. [bull] GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAMS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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

Legal Authority: Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 USC 610; 15 USC 634, 
637, and 644

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 31, 1996 (61 FR 3312), SBA promulgated a 
rulemaking identifying requirements for four Government contracting 
assistance programs: Prime contracting assistance, subcontracting 
assistance, Government property sales assistance, and the Certificate 
of Competency program. Certain sections within the rule may have been 
subsequently amended. The current requirements are codified in the Code 
of Federal Regulations at 13 CFR part 125. In developing this rule, SBA 
performed a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, which indicated the rule 
could have a significant impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. SBA then used this analysis to develop the rule in such a way 
that mitigated small entity impact to the extent possible while still 
fulfilling the programs' statutory mandates.
SBA is now initiating a review of this rule under section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued 
without change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse 
economic impacts on small entities. In the course of the review, SBA 
will consider the following factors: (1) The continued need for the 
rule; (2) the comments received concerning the rule; (3) the complexity 
of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or 
conflicts with Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the 
degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have 
changed in the area affected by the rule. SBA solicits comments from 
the public on this rule. Comments must be identified by RIN and 
received by the agency contact listed in this entry not later than July 
31, 2005.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/00/05
End Review                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AF34
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3515. [bull] HUBZONE PROGRAM (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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

Legal Authority: Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 USC 610; 15 USC 632 and 
657a

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 11, 1998 (63 FR 31908), SBA promulgated a rulemaking 
establishing eligibility requirements for qualified HUBZone small 
business concerns, procedures for certification program examinations 
and protests, and provisions relating to HUBZone contracts, among other 
things. Certain sections within the rule may have been subsequently 
amended. The current requirements are codified in the Code of Federal 
Regulations at 13 CFR part 126. In developing this rule, SBA performed 
a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, which indicated the rule could have 
a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. SBA 
then used this analysis to develop the rule in such a way that 
mitigated small entity impact to the extent possible while still 
fulfilling SBA's statutory mandates.
SBA is now initiating a review of this rule under section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be amended 
or rescinded to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. In 
the course of the review, SBA will consider the following factors: (1) 
The continued need for the rule; (2) the comments received concerning 
the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the extent to which the 
rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with Federal, State, or local 
government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic 
conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the 
rule. SBA solicits comments from the public on this rule. Comments must 
be identified by RIN and received by the Agency Contact listed in this 
entry not later than July 31, 2005.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/00/05
End Review                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AF35

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3516. 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. 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                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

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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3517. 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 120.476 to 
clarify and strengthen the rules regarding Small Business Lending 
Companies (SBLCs) monitoring and oversight for safety and soundness, 
compliance, and related areas. The rule would also implement new legal 
requirements enacted by the Small Business Reauthorization and 
Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004, Public Law 108-447, Div. K.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/05

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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3518. 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                            12/00/05

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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3519. 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); PL 106-554

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 21, 2001, Small Business 
Reauthorization Act of 2000, enacted 12/21/2000, requires publication 
of rule.

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                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter C. Intlekofer, Director, Portfolio Management 
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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3520. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM--PROCEDURAL CHANGES FOR PAYMENT OF 
FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            09/00/05

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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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3521. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 657(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Advance 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 small 
business concern (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. 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
NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale, Associate Administrator for HUBZone 
Empowerment Contracting Program, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6731

RIN: 3245-AF13
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3522. 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: 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 that has been 
economically hurt by fires, floods, or other disasters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/05

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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3523. 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 SBA 
or SBA employees and for SBA responses to the requests or subpoenas in 
proceedings where SBA or the United States is not a party.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

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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3524. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY/SUBPART B--THE PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the Small Business Administration's 
Privacy Act regulations to include language and guidance pertaining to 
Privacy Impact Assessment Statements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AF20
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3525. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) POLICY DIRECTIVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 638(j)(1)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is proposing amendments to the directive that 
incorporates Executive Order 13329 ``Encouraging Innovation in 
Manufacturing,'' issued February 24, 2004, and its requirements into 
SBA's

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current SBIR Policy Directive. The purpose of the Executive Order is to 
ensure that Federal Government agencies and departments properly and 
effectively assist the private sector in its manufacturing innovation 
efforts including through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 
and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy 
Directive                       06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AF21
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3526. PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM PROPOSED RULE

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

Legal Authority: PL 108-232

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 12, 2004, PCLP Improvement Act 
of 2003, enacted 5/28/2004, requires publication of rule.

Abstract: SBA proposes to amend its Premier Certified Lenders Program 
(PCLP) in accordance with recent statutory amendments to the PCLP. 
Certified Development Companies (CDCs) participating in the PCLP 
receive increased authority in connection with making and servicing 
loans made under SBA's Development Company Loan Program (``504 
Loans''). One PCLP requirement relates to a loan loss reserve fund 
(``LLRF''), which a CDC participating in the PCLP (``PCLP CDC'') must 
maintain to cover losses it may incur in connection with 504 loans made 
under the PCLP (``PCLP loans''). Recent statutory changes to the PCLP 
have amended PCLP LLRF requirements, most significantly by establishing 
an alternative set of PCLP LLRF requirements (``Alternative LLRF 
Requirements'') and authorizing certain qualified PCLP CDCs to elect to 
meet the Alternative LLRF Requirements in lieu of the existing LLRF 
requirements which would otherwise be applicable. These statutory 
amendments have been introduced as ``pilot'' programs, which are 
initially scheduled to last approximately 2 years. (All PCLP CDCs will 
still be required to meet existing LLRF requirements unless it is 
qualified to elect to meet the Alternative LLRF Requirements and 
properly makes that election and satisfies the alternative 
requirements.) The proposed regulations would implement the statutory 
amendments to the PCLP LLRF requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AF23
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3527. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; NONMANUFACTURER SIZE 
STANDARD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes a revision to the 500 employee small 
business size standard applicable to nonmanufacturers supplying 
manufactured products to the Federal Government (see 13 CFR 121.406 
(b)).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

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-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




3528. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL 
SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes a revision to the $10.5 million small 
business size standard for the security guards and patrol services 
industry (North American Industry Classification code 561612).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

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-AF28
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3529. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR 
TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes a revision to the $6 million small 
business size standard applicable to airport operations and other 
support activities for air transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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Sectors Affected: 48819 Other Support Activities for Air 
Transportation; 488111 Air Traffic Control; 488119 Other Airport 
Operations

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-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




3530. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; MAPPING SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to establish a separate small business 
size standard for mapping services, which is an activity in two 
surveying and mapping industries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected: 54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services; 
54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

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-AF30
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3531. SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM POLICY DIRECTIVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 638; PL 107-50

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 15, 2002, Small Business 
Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act of 2001, enacted 10/15/
2001, requires publication of policy directive modifications.

Abstract: This policy directive will incorporate certain 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                    09/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3532. 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

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 and 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                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




3533. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               08/00/05

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________




3534. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO THE HUBZONE PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632 (p), 657a (b) (d)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule implements statutory amendments of the Small 
Business Reauthorization Assistance Act of 2004, Div. K, subtitle E, 
HUBZone Program (Reauthorization Act)(15 U.S.C. 632(p) and 657(a)) and 
makes SBA regulations consistent with the changes in the law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

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-AF31
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3535. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--MAXIMUM LEVERAGE ELIGIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jaime Guzman-Fournier
Phone: 202 205-7583
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




3536. AMENDMENT TO SBA'S REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/99                     64 FR 3454
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter C. Intlekofer
Phone: 202 205-7543
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




3537. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SELECTED SIZE STANDARDS ISSUES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/03/04                    69 FR 70197
Comment Period Extended         01/19/05                     70 FR 2976
Comment Period End              04/03/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3538. [bull] RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF 
HEARINGS AND APPEALS ARISING FROM THE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED 
SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 108-183, sec 308

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule amends the interim final regulations 
issued on May 5, 2004, governing the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned 
Small Business Concern Program. In particular, this rule clarifies the 
appeal procedures to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/24/05                     70 FR 8923
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/28/05


Next Action Undetermined

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

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Phone: 202 205-7322
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 3245-AF16
RIN: 3245-AF25
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3539. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 134; 13 CFR 140

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/07/05                    70 FR 17583
Final Action Effective          06/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Walter C. Intlekofer
Phone: 202 205-7543
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




3540. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION 
RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/03/04                    69 FR 70180
Final Action Effective          01/03/05

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-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




3541. SMALL BUSINESS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAMS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 75820
Correction                      01/10/05                     70 FR 1655
Delay of Effective Date         02/03/05                     70 FR 5568
Final Action Effective          03/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Robert Koppel
Phone: 202 205-7322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




3542. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/23/05                    70 FR 14523

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dean Robert Koppel
Phone: 202 205-7322
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 3245-AF25
RIN: 3245-AF16
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