[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Small Business Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)                                    


  



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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 CFR Ch. I

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, including regulations SBA expects to develop during the 
next 12 months and 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.

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 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, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This agenda announces the proposed 
regulatory actions that SBA plans for the next 12 months, those that 
were completed since the spring 2005 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.

     Each rulemaking action in SBA's agenda is grouped according to 
its stage of development. The stages of development are 
prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, and rulemaking actions 
completed since the spring 2005 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 Web site.

     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.

     This edition of the agenda also includes SBA's Regulatory 
Plan, which contains the Agency's most important regulatory actions 
and appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The 
Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the table of contents below 
and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the 
reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II.

Dated: August 25, 2005.

 Hector V. Barreto,

Administrator.

                                  Small Business Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3633        Small Business Size Regulations (Section 610 Review)..................................    3245-AF32
3634        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations (Section     3245-AF33
            610 Review)...........................................................................
3635        Government Contracting Programs (Section 610 Review)..................................    3245-AF34
3636        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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3637        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions...........................    3245-AE05
3638        Small Business Lending Company and Lender Oversight Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 135)    3245-AE14
3639        Small Business Investment Companies--Maximum Leverage Eligibility.....................    3245-AE79
3640        Small Business Size Standards; Surety Bond Guarantee Program..........................    3245-AE81
3641        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Liquidation and Litigation Procedures...    3245-AE83
3642        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program...............................................    3245-AF13
3643        Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).................................................    3245-AF14
3644        Testimony and Production of Records; Office of Inspector General......................    3245-AF18

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3645        Record Disclosure and Privacy/Subpart B--The Privacy Act..............................    3245-AF20
3646        Premier Certified Lenders Program Proposed Rule.......................................    3245-AF23
3647        Small Business Size Standards; Nonmanufacturer Size Standard..........................    3245-AF27
3648        Small Business Size Standards; Security Guards and Patrol Services....................    3245-AF28
3649        Small Business Size Standards; Support Activities for Air Transportation..............    3245-AF29
3650        Small Business Size Standards; Mapping Services.......................................    3245-AF30
3651        Amendments to the Surety Bond Guarantee Program Regulations...........................    3245-AF39
3652        Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program........................    3245-AF40
3653        Small Business Size Standards; Inflation Adjustment...................................    3245-AF41
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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3654        Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive (Reg Plan Seq No. 136)....    3245-AE96
3655        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........................................................
3656        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations..........    3245-AF17
3657        Amendment to SBA's Regulations Regarding Administrative Offset........................    3245-AF19
3658        Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Policy Directive (Reg Plan Seq No. 137).....    3245-AF21
3659        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...............
3660        Amendments to the HUBZone Program.....................................................    3245-AF31
3661        Cosponsorships, Fee- and Non-Fee-Based, SBA-Sponsored Activities and Gifts............    3245-AF37
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                Small Business Administration--Long-Term Actions
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3662        Small Business Size Standards; Selected Size Standards Issues.........................    3245-AF22
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                                Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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3663        Surety Bond Guarantee Program.........................................................    3245-AE13
3664        Surety Bond Guarantee Program --Procedural Changes for Payment of Fees................    3245-AF10
3665        Office of Hearings and Appeals--Change of Address.....................................    3245-AF36
3666        The Very Small Business Program.......................................................    3245-AF38
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3633. 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 economic 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.
In May 2005, SBA initiated 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. This section 610 
review is not related to either the ANPRM published by SBA on December 
3, 2004, requesting comments on a variety of size standard issues (69 
FR 70197) or the recent public hearings SBA held on those issues (70 FR 
25133). 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 solicited comments from the public on this rule. 
Comments identified by RIN and received by the agency contact listed in 
this entry not later than July 31, 2005, will be considered when SBA 
conducts its review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/01/05
End Review                      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-AF32
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3634. 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 economic 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.
In May 2005, SBA initiated 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 identified by 
RIN and received by the agency contact listed in this entry not later 
than July 31, 2005, will be considered when SBA conducts its review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/01/05
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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3635. 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 
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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.
In May 2005, SBA initiated 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 
solicited comments from the public on this rule. Comments identified by 
RIN and received by the agency contact listed in this entry not later 
than July 31, 2005, will be considered when SBA conducts its review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/01/05
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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3636. 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 economic 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.
In May 2005, SBA initiated 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 solicited comments from the public on this rule. 
Comments identified by RIN and received by the agency contact listed in 
this entry not later than July 31, 2005, will be considered when SBA 
conducts its review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    06/01/05
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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3637. 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: This rule would propose amendments to SBA's SBDC program 
regulations for the purpose of conforming the regulations to existing 
statutory requirements. This rule would amend: (1) Procedures for 
approving and funding of SBDCs; (2) approval procedures for travel 
outside the continental U.S. and U.S. territories; (3) procedures and 
requirements regarding findings and disputes resulting from financial 
exams, programmatic reviews, accreditation reviews, and other SBA 
oversight activities; (4) requirements for new and renewal applications 
for SBDC awards, including the requirements for electronic submission 
through the approved electronic Government submission facility; (5) 
provisions regarding the collection and use of individual SBDC client 
data; among other things.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator/SBDC, Small

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Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766

RIN: 3245-AE05
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3638. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY AND LENDER OVERSIGHT REGULATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 135 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3639. 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 would implement a provision of the New Markets 
Venture Capital Program Act of 2000 that makes small business 
investment companies 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                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jaime Guzman-Fournier, Acting Associate Administrator 
for Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 
6300, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7583
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE79
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3640. 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 would propose revising the size standard applicable 
to construction and service companies seeking assistance under SBA's 
Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program. In particular, SBA proposes 
modifying the size standard for the SBG Program by replacing the $6 
million size standard with the requirement that the contractor meet the 
size standard for its primary industry. Changes in the program and 
economic trends suggest that an increase above the current $6 million 
size standard may be warranted.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06

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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3641. 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 
authorizing SBA to delegate to qualified Certified Development 
Companies (CDCs) authority to conduct liquidation and debt collection 
litigation of loans that are funded with the proceeds of debentures 
guaranteed by the SBA under the 504 loan program.
In particular, this rule would establish: (1) Procedures for CDCs to 
obtain delegated authority for such liquidation and litigation; (2) 
guidelines for CDCs exercising this authority; and (3) procedures for 
SBA's payment of legal fees and expenses to CDCs and Lenders; among 
other things. This rule would also require Lenders to complete all 
cost-effective debt recovery actions prior to requesting guaranty 
purchase by SBA.

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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3642. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 657a

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 13, 2004, SBA published an Advance Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (ANPRM) 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 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 sought comments on how to define ``substantially 
the final form'' with respect to this statutory requirement. 
Additionally, SBA sought comments on the implementation of a statutory 
provision regarding HUBZone set-asides and the definition of 
``employee.'' SBA is reviewing comments received on or before the 
deadline specified in the ANPRM and deliberating policy internally to 
support a proposed rule.

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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                            01/00/06

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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3643. 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: This rule would conform SBA's regulations governing economic 
injury disaster loans (EIDL) to the regulations governing physical 
injury disaster loans. Specifically, this rule would ensure that when a 
small business entity is engaged in both agricultural and non-
agricultural business ventures, SBA can provide EIDLs to the non-
agricultural business when it has been hurt economically by fires, 
floods, or other disasters. A similar rule is in effect for physical 
disaster loans (13 CFR 123.001(b)).For example, if the total business 
operation is comprised of a retail store on a ranch, and the retail 
store is financially harmed by a fire, the retail store would be 
eligible for EIDL assistance (assuming that it meets other 
requirements) under the proposed rule, even if the ranching portion of 
the business generated more revenue than the retail store. SBA is 
conforming these regulations because the Agency has determined that 
distinguishing between EIDLs and physical disaster loans in this regard 
is not justified.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06

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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3644. 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 revise the procedures applicable to 
SBA's response to a subpoena seeking testimony or evidence in 
proceedings where SBA or the United States is not a party. The purpose 
of this revision is to help conserve SBA resources, minimize agency 
involvement in matters unrelated to its mission and programs, and avoid 
needless and potentially costly involvement in litigation to which SBA 
or the United States is not a party.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/06

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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3645. 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 would amend SBA's Privacy Act regulations to 
provide guidance pertaining to Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) 
Statements. The E-Government Act of 2002 requires Federal agencies to 
conduct privacy impact assessments before developing or procuring 
information technology or initiating any new electronic data 
collections containing personal information on 10 or more individuals. 
The purpose of those assessments is to help agencies determine whether 
the agency's information handling practices conform to the established 
legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding privacy; evaluate 
risks arising from electronic collection and maintenance of information 
about individuals; and evaluate protections or alternative processes 
needed to mitigate identified risks. Under this proposed rule, PIA 
Statements would be required to describe and analyze how the 
information is secured. SBA's Chief Information Office would be 
required to review the PIA Statement, and SBA must make it public.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/06

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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3646. 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

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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 that 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                            12/00/05

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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3647. 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 would propose revising the 500 employee small 
business size standard applicable to nonmanufacturers supplying 
manufactured products to the Federal Government (see 13 CFR 121.406 
(b)). The proposed revision would address concerns that the current 
size standard adversely affects Federal contracting opportunities for 
small businesses and that businesses no longer disadvantaged due to 
size benefit from the size standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

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
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3648. 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 would propose revising the $10.5 million small 
business size standard for the security guards and patrol services 
industry (North American Industry Classification code 561612). SBA has 
received requests from the public to review this size standard because 
increased labor costs and trends in Federal contracting suggest that a 
revision to the size standard may be warranted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

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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3649. 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 would propose revising the $6 million small 
business size standard applicable to airport operations and other 
support activities for air transportation. An internal review conducted 
by SBA suggests that the size standard does not reflect the structural 
characteristics of firms in this industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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
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3650. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; MAPPING SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This rule would propose establishing a separate small 
business size standard for mapping services, which is currently 
included in surveying and mapping industry. SBA has received requests 
from mapping firms to consider establishing a separate size standard. 
Our preliminary analysis suggests that mapping firms have significantly 
different characteristics than surveying firms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

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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3651. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO THE SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 694b(h)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115.32(c); 13 CFR 115.66

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA proposes to amend existing regulations governing the 
Surety Bond Guarantee Program in several ways. First, SBA proposes to 
increase the rate at which Prior Approval Sureties, as defined by SBA 
regulation, are reimbursed for losses incurred and paid on bonds issued 
on behalf of veteran-owned and service-disabled, veteran-owned small 
businesses. Second, SBA proposes to change the procedures Principals 
and Sureties use to remit fees to SBA. This proposed rule would also 
make housekeeping amendments to conform to recent changes in the Surety 
Bond Program under the Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing 
Assistance Act of 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

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-AF39
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3652. [bull] WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACT ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 637(m); 15 USC 637(d)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA proposes to establish regulations to implement the Women-
Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program, authorized 
under section 8(m) of the Small Business Act. Section 8(m) was enacted 
as part of Public Law 106-554 to provide a targeted procurement 
mechanism to assist Federal agencies in achieving the statutory goal of 
5 percent for contracting with women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). In 
accordance with section 8(m), the new regulations would authorize 
contracting officers to restrict competition to eligible WOSBs for 
certain Federal contracts in industries in which SBA has determined 
that WOSBs are underrepresented or substantially underrepresented in 
Federal procurement. Also consistent with section 8(m), the authority 
to restrict competition would be limited to contracts not exceeding $3 
million, or $5 million in the case of manufacturing contracts. In 
implementing section 8(m) the proposed regulations would further 
provide the specific eligibility requirements for WOSBs to qualify for 
program participation; the procedures for concerns to certify their 
eligibility; the process for SBA to verify the continuing eligibility 
of WOSBs; the contractual and business development assistance available 
under the program; the relevant protest and appeal procedures; and the 
applicable penalties. The program would also establish a WOSB Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] program, allowing approved large and small 
business mentors to provide financial, subcontracting, and other forms 
of assistance to help eligible WOSB prot[eacute]g[eacute]s compete in 
the Federal marketplace.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda K Waters, Small Business Administration, 409 
Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7315
Fax: 2024814145
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




3653. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would propose an adjustment to size standards to 
account for the effects of inflation. The last inflation adjustment 
occurred in January 2002 (67 FR 3041). Since then, the general level of 
prices affecting businesses and consumers has increased. The increased 
prices support a meaningful adjustment to size standards. The 
adjustment would restore the real value of size standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

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-AF41

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3654. SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM POLICY DIRECTIVE

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

RIN: 3245-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




3655. 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 would amend SBA's small business size regulations 
relating to the time at which size is determined for purposes of the 
General Services Administration's (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 
Program. Currently, SBA determines the size of a concern as of the date 
the concern submits a written self-certification that it is small to 
the procuring agency as part of its initial offer. However, this 
practice is problematic because multiple award contracts may have terms 
of 5, 10, or 20 years. Thus, over the contract's duration, the firm may 
grow and no longer qualify as a small business, yet still receive the 
same benefits under the contract reserved exclusively for small 
businesses.
Consequently, SBA proposes that a firm receiving a multiple award 
contract must certify annually that it continues to be a small business 
under a specified size standard. This means that a concern that is 
small at the time of the initial offer for a multiple award contract 
would be considered small for 1 year from the date of its 
certification. The concern would then have to re-certify its size each 
year for the duration of the contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/03                    68 FR 20350
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/03
Final Action                    12/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3656. 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 is to clarify SBA's 
requirements applicable to business concerns or individuals (acting on 
behalf of business concerns) applying for 8(a) Business Development 
(8(a)BD) Program participation or Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 
certification using paper applications or electronic applications via 
the Internet. SBA believes that a direct final rule is the appropriate 
rulemaking action because this rule implements a non-controversial, 
administrative change. This administrative change would 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               12/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3657. AMENDMENT TO SBA'S REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 22, 1999, SBA proposed to amend its regulations on 
debt collection through offset to conform with the Debt Collection 
Procedures Act of 1996 and the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 
(64 FR 3454). This rule would allow SBA to participate in the 
Governmentwide Offset Program administered by the Department of 
Treasury. This rule also outlines procedures SBA must follow to 
initiate and offset action, including: (1) The number of days written 
notice SBA must give a debtor before initiating offset action and (2) 
substantive requirements for written notice of offset action; among 
other things.

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, Director, Portfolio Management 
Division, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7543
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




3658. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) POLICY DIRECTIVE

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

RIN: 3245-AF21

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3659. 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: On February 24, 2005, SBA published an interim final rule 
amending the interim final regulations issued on May 5, 2004, governing 
the Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business Concern 
Program (70 FR 8923). This interim final rule clarified procedures for 
making an appeal to SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals by specifying: 
(1) Who may appeal to OHA; (2) when an appeal petition must be filed; 
(3) the substantive requirements for an appeal petition; (4) the effect 
of an appeal on the procurement action at issue; among other things. 
SBA believes that the procedures established by this interim final rule 
provide the necessary due process to SDVO small business concerns and 
to parties who protest their statuses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/24/05                     70 FR 8923
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/28/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

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]

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




3660. AMENDMENTS TO THE HUBZONE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim final rule would implement statutory amendments 
of the Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act 
of 2004, subtitle E, HUBZone Program (Reauthorization Act), and make 
SBA regulations consistent with the changes in law.
The purpose of the HUBZone program is to provide Federal contracting 
assistance for qualified small business concerns (SBCs) located in 
historically underutilized business zones, or HUBZones, in an effort to 
promote economic development and employment opportunities in those 
areas. To receive SBA certification as a qualified HUBZone SBC under 
current SBA regulations, an SBC must show: i) It is exclusively owned 
and controlled by persons who are U.S. citizens; ii) it has a principal 
office in a HUBZone; iii) at least 35 percent of its employees reside 
in a HUBZone; and iv) the SBC must certify that it will attempt to 
maintain that percentage during performance of the HUBZone contract and 
that it will comply with certain performance requirements of the 
HUBZone contract. SBA designates areas as HUBZones using data from the 
U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Labor in accordance with law.
Among other things, the Reauthorization Act amended eligibility 
requirements for SBC certification under the Small Business Act and 
made changes relating to HUBZone designations. These amendments became 
law on December 8, 2004, and took effect immediately upon enactment. 
Accordingly, this interim final rule revises 13 CFR part 126 to conform 
SBA regulations to various amendments under the Reauthorization Act. 
This interim final rule would: (1) Authorize HUBZone firms to be at 
least 51 percent owned and controlled by U.S. citizens; (2) amend the 
definition of the term ``HUBZone small business concern'' to include 
small agricultural cooperatives organized and incorporated in the U.S.; 
(3) designate base closure areas that have undergone final closure as 
qualified HUBZones for a period of 5 years; (4) amend the definition of 
a ``qualified non-metropolitan county`` to allow for a comparison of 
the county's unemployment rate to either the Statewide average or the 
national average, whichever is less; and (5) extend the redesignation 
period for HUBZone areas through the release of the 2010 census data. 
This interim final rule would also amend the HUBZone price preference 
for agricultural commodities purchased for export operations through 
international food aid programs by providing a 5 percent evaluation 
preference on 20 percent of the contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/30/05                    70 FR 51243
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/31/05

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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3661. [bull] COSPONSORSHIPS, FEE- AND NON-FEE-BASED, SBA-SPONSORED 
ACTIVITIES AND GIFTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 108-447

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 106

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 5, 2005.

Abstract: On July 11, 2005, SBA published a proposed rule to implement 
provisions under the Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing 
Assistance Act of 2004, which authorized SBA to provide assistance for 
the benefit of small business through activities sponsored with outside 
entities (for-profit and not-for-profit entities and Federal, State, 
and local government officials or entities) as well as activities 
solely sponsored by SBA. The proposed rule also established minimum 
requirements for those activities and the Agency's solicitation and 
acceptance of gifts. SBA requested public comments on

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this proposed rule. SBA will consider all comments received on or 
before the deadline specified in the notice and deliberate policy 
internally to support the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/05
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gangwere, Deputy General Counsel, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Suite 7200, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0639
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF37
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3662. 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
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   01/19/05                     70 FR 2976
ANPRM 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
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3663. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Johnnie L. Albertson
Phone: 202 205-6540

Related RIN: Merged with 3245-AF39
RIN: 3245-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________




3664. SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM --PROCEDURAL CHANGES FOR PAYMENT OF 
FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Johnnie L. Albertson
Phone: 202 205-6540

Related RIN: Merged with 3245-AF39
RIN: 3245-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________




3665. [bull] OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS--CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634 (b)(6)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102 and 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Hearings and Appeals and Freedom of Information 
Act and Privacy Acts Office amended their regulations to reflect a 
change in their address. This action was editorial in nature and was 
intended to improve the accuracy of the Agency's regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               05/25/05                    70 FR 29936

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Delorice Price Ford, Assistant Administrator, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 401-8200
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




3666. [bull] THE VERY SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 103-403

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121; 12 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to remove from title 13 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations those regulations governing the Very Small 
Business (VSB) program. The VSB program was created as a pilot program 
under section 304 of SBA's Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994, 
Public Law 103-403, to give small businesses with 15 or fewer employees 
and average annual revenues of less than $1 million, increased access 
to Federal contracting opportunities. Under the VSB program Federal 
agencies with procurement needs valued at $2,500 to $50,000 were 
required to give very small businesses located in certain

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designated areas the first opportunity to meet those needs. The pilot 
was originally scheduled to end on September 30, 1998, but was 
continued until December 2004 through a series of reauthorizations. On 
December 8, 2004, SBA received program reauthorization through the 
``Small Business Administration Reauthorization and Manufacturing 
Assistance Act of 2004.'' However, because the VSB program was not one 
of the programs reauthorized through that legislation, the authority to 
continue the program expired. Since the statutory authority has 
expired, the applicable regulations are no longer necessary and are 
being removed from title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/05                    70 FR 56813

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AF38
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