[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 the agency 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 and those that 
were completed since the fall 2006 edition of the Agenda. As permitted 
by law, SBA is combining the publication of its agenda as 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.

     The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the 
public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, 
completed, or withdrawn by SBA. Accordingly, 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 fall 2006 Agenda. 
The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by 
interested members of the public. SBA encourages public 
participation in its rulemaking process through various mediums 
including www.regulations.gov. This website allows SBA to place 
rules on the website and receive public comments through that 
medium. SBA also provides a link from www.sba.gov to that website.

     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.

     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.

 Steven C. Preston,

Administrator.

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3238        Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions...........................    3245-AE05
3239        Small Business Lending Company and Lender Oversight Regulations.......................    3245-AE14
3240        HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program...............................................    3245-AF13
3241        Testimony and Production of Records; Office of Inspector General and Office of General    3245-AF18
            Counsel...............................................................................
3242        Small Business Size Standards; Nonmanufacturer Size Standard..........................    3245-AF27
3243        Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive............................    3245-AF45
3244        8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations..........    3245-AF53
3245        Small Business Size Regulations; Small Business Innovation Research Program...........    3245-AF55
3246        Small Business Investment Companies--Conflicts of Interest............................    3245-AF56
3247        Small Business Protest Regulations....................................................    3245-AF57
3248        Small Business Size Standards--Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.......    3245-AF59
3249        Small Business Size Standards; Calculation of the Number of Employees.................    3245-AF60
3250        Amendment to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program--A Policy Directive    3245-AF61
            To Increase SBIR Award Amounts To Adjust for Inflation................................
3251        Small Business Administration--Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement           3245-AF63
            Debarment and Suspension..............................................................
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3252        Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Policy Directive............................    3245-AF21
3253        Premier Certified Lenders Program.....................................................    3245-AF23
3254        Small Business Size Standards; Support Activities for Air Transportation..............    3245-AF29
3255        Amendments to the HUBZone Program.....................................................    3245-AF31
3256        Amendments to the Surety Bond Guarantee Program Regulations...........................    3245-AF39
3257        Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program........................    3245-AF40
3258        Small Business Size Standards; Inflation Adjustment...................................    3245-AF41
3259        Definition of ``Employee'' for Purposes of the HUBZone Program........................    3245-AF44
3260        Business Loan Program; Lender Examination and Review Fees.............................    3245-AF49
3261        Amendments to Government Contracting Programs and 8(a) Business Development/Small         3245-AF62
            Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations..........................................
3262        Small Business Administration--Nomenclature Change: Agency Titling Procedure Revision.    3245-AF64
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3263        Business Loans and Development Company Loans; Liquidation and Litigation Procedures...    3245-AE83
3264        Size for Purposes of Long-Term Contracts; Small Business Size Regulations; 8(a)           3245-AF06
            Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations...............
3265        Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).................................................    3245-AF14
3266        Record Disclosure and Privacy.........................................................    3245-AF20
3267        Small Business Size Standards; Selected Size Standards Issues.........................    3245-AF22
3268         Amendments to the Disaster Loan Program..............................................    3245-AF42
3269        Disaster Relief to SBCs Damaged by Drought............................................    3245-AF46
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3238. 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; and (5) 
provisions regarding the collection and use of individual SBDC client 
data.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator/OSBDC, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE05
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3239. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY AND LENDER OVERSIGHT REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 650

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Small Business Administration's 
(SBA) statutory authority under the Small Business Reauthorization and 
Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004 (Reauthorization Act) to regulate 
Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) and non-federally regulated 
lenders (NFRLs). It also would conform SBA rules to various changes in 
the section 7(a) Business Loan Program and the Certified Development 
Company (CDC) Program enacted by the Reauthorization Act.
In particular, this rule would: (1) Define SBLCs and NFRLs; (2) clarify

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SBA's authority to regulate SBLCs and NFRLs; (3) authorize SBA to set 
minimum capital standards for SBLCs, to issue cease and desist orders, 
and revoke or suspend lending authority of SBLCs and NFRLs; (4) 
establish the Bureau of Premier Certified Lender Program Oversight in 
the Office of Lender Oversight; (5) transfer existing SBA enforcement 
authority over CDCs from the Office of Financial Assistance to the 
Office of Lender Oversight; and (6) define SBA's enforcement 
authorities relative to all SBA lenders participating in the 7(a) and 
CDC programs and intermediaries in the Microloan program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bryan Hooper, Director, Office Of Lender Oversight, 
Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7443
Fax: 202 205-6831
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AE14
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3240. HUBZONE EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 657a

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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.

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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale, Director, Office of HUBZone, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6731
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF13
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3241. TESTIMONY AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 
AND OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

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                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sadie Lowe, 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
Email: [email protected]

Andrea L. Mayer, Trial Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6876
Fax: 202 205-7154
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF18
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3242. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Division Chief, Division of 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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3243. SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) POLICY DIRECTIVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 638 ; PL 107.50

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is proposing to add to its current STTR Policy Directive 
a section describing the purpose and intended effects of Executive 
Order (E.O.) 13329. SBA is proposing to add provisions to define the 
term ``manufacturing-related research and development'' and to describe 
its four main areas: Unit process level technologies, machine-level 
technologies, system-level technologies, and environment or societal 
technologies. In accordance with the E.O. 13329, SBA is also proposing 
to impose new requirements on Federal agencies participating in the 
STTR Program. Pursuant to these proposed amendments, Federal agencies 
would be required to: (1) Include specific statements relating to E.O. 
13329 in program solicitations; (2) develop an Action Plan for 
implementing E.O. 13329, including adding information to the agency's 
website; and (3) report to SBA on the agency's efforts to implement 
E.O. 13329.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Edsel Brown, Division Chief 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-AF45
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3244. 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS 
DETERMINATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 637 (b) (6), 636 (j), 637 (2), 637 (d)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the regulations governing the 8(a) 
Business Development (8(a) BD) program to: (1) Revise the requirements 
for certain sole source contracts to joint ventures between 8(a) 
concerns owned and controlled by Indian tribes or Alaska Native 
Corporations (ANCs) and other concerns; (2) implement statutory changes 
permitting Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to enter into sole 
source contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD) where such 
contract are in excess of the competitive threshold amounts; (3) 
provide more flexibility to the Agency in determining whether to admit 
a company for program participation where a family member of an 
individual claiming disadvantaged status for an applicant to the 8(a) 
program owns a concern already participating in the 8(a) program of a 
former participant; (4) clarify how agencies can receive credit towards 
their 8(a) prime contracting goals when placing orders under multiple 
award contracts; and (5) add certain words that were inadvertently 
omitted from section 124.105(h)(2).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Luz Hopewell, Director, Office of Business Development, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-7550
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF53
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3245. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION 
RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to 
revise its small business size regulations regarding ownership and 
control of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program awardees. 
Currently, to be eligible for an SBIR award, an awardee must meet the 
following ownership and control criteria: (a) Be a for-profit concern 
that is at least 51 percent of the United States, or permanent resident 
aliens in the United States, or (b) be a concern that is at least 51 
percent owned and controlled by another business concern that is itself 
at least 51 percent owned and controlled by individuals who are 
citizens of or permanent resident aliens in the United States, or (c) 
be a joint venture in which each entity to the venture must meet the 
requirements set forth in (a) or (b) above. In addition, an SBIR 
awardee, together with its affiliates, can not have more than 500 
employees. The proposed rule sets forth changes to the ownership and 
control provisions of 13 CFR 121.702 to allow for expanded VCOC 
(Venture Capital Operating Company) ownership (as VCOC is defined by 
the Department of Labor).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edsel Brown, Division Chief 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-AF55
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3246. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 662; 15 USC 681 et seq; 15 USC 683; 15 USC 687

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would clarify the circumstances under which a small 
business investment company must obtain a conflict of interest 
exemption for a co-investment with an affiliate. In the current 
regulations, investment by

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an SBIC in a company in which the affiliate has a pre-existing 10 
percent or greater ownership interest is addressed in two overlapping 
provisions, one requiring a conflict of interest exemption and the 
other requiring SBA's prior written approval (a lower level of 
regulatory approval than a conflict of interest exemption). The 
proposed rule would eliminate the overlap and clarify the specific 
types of transactions that fall under each provision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AF56
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3247. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS PROTEST REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies and reorganizes the current small 
business size protest procedures to enable the public to better 
understand and follow the procedures in preparing a size protest. They 
consist of realigning all sections in a more cohesive and coherent 
order. The SBA's Inspector General has added as an official who may 
request a size determination in conjunction with an investigation 
involving small business status. Finally, a provision is added that 
requires for contract officers to update the small business status of 
an awardee in the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation, upon 
the receipt of a size determination or size appeal decision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Division Chief, Division of 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-AF57
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3248. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS--PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, 
AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes establishing a special size standard 
category for Federal contracts consisting of a combination of three or 
more professional, scientific, and technical services.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Division Chief, Division of 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-AF59
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3249. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; CALCULATION OF THE NUMBER OF 
EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration proposes a technical 
change to the manner in which it calculates the number of employees to 
determine a firm's small business size status by revising the method 
for calculating an average number of employees. The current method uses 
a rolling average of the pay periods over the preceding 12 months.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Division Chief, Division of 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-AF60
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3250. [bull] AMENDMENT TO THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) 
PROGRAM--A POLICY DIRECTIVE TO INCREASE SBIR AWARD AMOUNTS TO ADJUST FOR 
INFLATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 638(i)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA proposes to increase the award size thresholds for the 
SBIR program to adjust for inflation. The Agency is authorized by 
statute to adjust the award amounts once every 5 years to reflect 
economic adjustments and programmatic considerations. The current 
thresholds, set in 1992, are $100,000 for Phase I awards and $750,000 
for Phase II awards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edsel Brown, Division Chief for Technology, Office of 
Government Contracting/Business Development, Small Business 
Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6450

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF61
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3251. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION--IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB 
GUIDANCE ON NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA removes its regulations implementing the Governmentwide 
common rule on nonprocurement debarment and suspension, currently 
codified at 13 CFR 145 and adopts the Office of Management and Budget's 
(OMB) guidance at title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 
This regulatory action implements OMB's initiative to streamline and 
consolidate all Federal regulations on nonprocurement debarment and 
suspension into one part of the CFR.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Harber, Attorney Advisor, Office of General 
Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-1602
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF63
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3252. 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 proposed amendments to the Small Business Innovation and 
Research (SBIR) Program Policy Directive. Those amendments reflected 
the requirements that Executive Order 13329 ``Encouraging Innovation in 
Manufacturing,'' February 24, 2004, imposed on SBA and Federal agencies 
participating in the SBIR Program (70 FR 28975). In accordance with the 
Executive order, SBA will issue guidelines on implementing the 
Executive order, including requiring participating agencies to: (1) 
Give high priority to SBIR projects that are focused on manufacturing-
related R&D in a manner consistent with their missions and the purpose 
of the SBIR program; (2) develop an action plan for implementing the 
order; and (3) report to SBA annually on these implementation plans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Directive                       05/19/05                    70 FR 28975
Comment Period End              06/20/05
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edsel Brown, Division Chief 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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3253. PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rule amends SBA's 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.)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/26/06                    71 FR 30323
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/06
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Thomas, Director, Office of Program 
Development, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6656
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF23

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3254. 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 revises the $6.5 million small business size 
standard applicable to airport operations and other support activities 
for air transportation. This rule was developed after an internal 
review conducted by SBA suggested that the size standard did not 
reflect the structural characteristics of firms in this industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/06                    71 FR 28604
NPRM Comment Period End         06/16/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

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, Division Chief, Division of 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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3255. 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: This rule implements statutory amendments of the Small 
Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004, 
subtitle E, HUBZone Program (Reauthorization Act), and makes 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: (1) It is exclusively owned 
and controlled by persons who are U.S. citizens; (2) it has a principal 
office in a HUBZone; (3) at least 35 percent of its employees reside in 
a HUBZone; and (4) 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 rule revises 13 CFR part 126 to conform SBA 
regulations to various amendments under the Reauthorization Act. This 
rule: (1) Authorizes HUBZone firms to be at least 51 percent owned and 
controlled by U.S. citizens; (2) amends the definition of the term 
``HUBZone small business concern'' to include small agricultural 
cooperatives organized and incorporated in the U.S.; (3) designates 
base closure areas that have undergone final closure as qualified 
HUBZones for a period of 5 years; (4) amends 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) extends the redesignation 
period for HUBZone areas through the release of the 2010 census data. 
This rule amends 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
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Additional Information: Comments received by the 10/31/2005 deadline 
resulted in the Agency considering a revision to 126.607 to reflect a 
General Service Administration concern that the published rule was 
overly broad. Publication of the revision will follow internal SBA 
review of proposed text.

Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale, Director, Office of HUBZone, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6731
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF31
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3256. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 694b

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA proposed to amend the existing regulations to accomplish 
the following five objectives. First, SBA would increase its share of 
loss to 90 percent on bonds issued by Prior Approval Sureties for the 
benefit of small businesses owned and operated by veterans and service-
disabled veterans. Second, SBA would impose a 45-day deadline for the 
payment of fees owed by Prior Approval Sureties in lieu of the existing 
regulatory language that requires payment ``. . . in the ordinary 
course of business.'' Third, SBA would no longer require prospective 
Preferred Surety Bond (PSB) Sureties to use premiums promulgated by the 
Surety Association of America in August 1987; they may charge premiums 
authorized by applicable State law. This permission will be extended to 
current PSB

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Sureties. Fourth, regulatory references to the expiration of the PSB 
program will be deleted. The program was made permanent by Public Law 
108-447. Finally, affiliates of PSB Sureties will be allowed to 
participate in the Prior Approval Surety Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/06                    71 FR 56049
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/06
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Lalumiere, Director, Office of Surety Guarantees, 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 
20416
Phone: 202 205-6540
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF39
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3257. 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: This rule will 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/06                    71 FR 34550
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/06
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Taylor, Assistant Director for Contract 
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7319
Fax: 202 481-5247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF40
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3258. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is adjusting its monetary-based size standards (e.g., 
receipts, net income, net worth, and financial assets), for the effect 
of inflation that has occurred since the last inflation adjustment in 
February 2002. Since the last inflation adjustment, the general level 
of prices has increased 8.7 percent. This action restores small 
business eligibility to businesses that have lost that status due to 
inflation. In addition, this rule changes the process for determining 
the size of small business concerns applying for SBA Business Loans and 
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from a test considering only the 
primary industry of the applicant to a two-part test to consider also 
the primary industry of the applicant with affiliates. This rule also 
changes the date on which SBA determines size status for purpose of 
EIDL applications for businesses located in disaster areas declared as 
a result of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/06/05                    70 FR 72577
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/05/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary M. Jackson, Division Chief, Division of 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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3259. DEFINITION OF ``EMPLOYEE'' FOR PURPOSES OF THE HUBZONE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 657 (a)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this final rule is to amend the definition of 
``employee'' under 13 CFR 126.103. The definition of ``employee'' in 
part 126 is relevant to SBA's determination of whether a concern is 
eligible for certification as a HUBZone small business concern. On May 
13, 2004, SBA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
requesting comments on, among other things, specific issues related to 
the definition of ``employee,'' including the status of part-time, 
leased, and temporary employees, and the use of the term ``full-time 
equivalent'' in the definition of ``employee.'' After careful 
consideration of the comments received, SBA has decided to amend the 
definition of ``employee'' to reflect current business operations, 
market conditions, and personnel practices within the small business 
community.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/07                     72 FR 3750
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael P. McHale, Director, Office of HUBZone, Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6731
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




3260. BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM; LENDER EXAMINATION AND REVIEW FEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634 (B)(14)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to implement the fee authority 
that Congress granted SBA in section 131 of Division K of Public Law 
108-447. SBA is authorized to require lenders that make loans under 
section 7 of the Small Business Act to pay fees to cover the Agency's 
cost of lender examinations and reviews and other lender oversight 
activities. Under the proposed rules, SBA would have the authority to 
assess fees to cover the costs of the following lender oversight 
activities: (1) On-site safety and soundness examinations of Small 
Business Lending Companies and non-federally regulated lenders 
(together ``SBA Supervised Lenders''); (2) on-site reviews of other 
7(a) lenders (which SBA intends at this time for such lenders with $10 
million or more in outstanding SBA guarantees); (3) off-site quarterly 
reviews of all lenders; and (4) other lender oversight activities.
SBA contracts with other financial services entities to assist in 
conducting the reviews and examinations. SBA's proposed assessment 
methodology will primarily cover the direct costs charged by these 
contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/06                    71 FR 52296
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Hooper, Director, Office Of Lender Oversight, 
Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7443
Fax: 202 205-6831
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




3261. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING PROGRAMS AND 8(A) 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 634 (b); 15 USC 632 (p)

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124; 13 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SBA is amending its regulations to incorporate the current 
statutory language that appears in 15 U.S.C. 644(g) and regulatory 
language that appears in subpart 19.5 of the Federal Acquisition 
Regulations (FAR). Specifically, this rule codifies within the SBA's 
regulations the contracting practice commonly referred to as the ``rule 
of two''. The rule of two defines the parameters used by contracting 
activities in determining when to ``set-aside'' a procurement for 
exclusive small business participation. In addition, the rule clarifies 
the relationship between the various small business programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Koppel, Division Chief, Office of Policy, 
Planning, and Liaison, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________




3262. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION--NOMENCLATURE CHANGE: AGENCY 
TITLING PROCEDURE REVISION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 631 et seq

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 101; 13 CFR 105; 13 CFR 114; 13 CFR 115; 13 CFR 
117; 13 CFR 120; 13 CFR 121; 13 CFR 124; 13 CFR 125; 13 CFR 126; 13 CFR 
134; 13 CFR 136; 13 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will allow the U.S. Small Business Administration 
(SBA) to change a number of titles within SBA's management to conform 
SBA's management titles with those commonly used across the Federal 
Government. No changes will be made to the responsibilities, reporting 
relationship, or compensation of the affected parties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Conrey, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 619-0638
Fax: 202 205-6873
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF64

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3263. BUSINESS LOANS AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS; LIQUIDATION AND 
LITIGATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 120

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/12/07                    72 FR 18349

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




3264. SIZE FOR PURPOSES OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS; SMALL BUSINESS SIZE 
REGULATIONS; 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS 
STATUS DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/06                    71 FR 66434

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dean Koppel
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




3265. ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/13/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera
Phone: 202 619-0005
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




3266. RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 102

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               04/09/07                    72 FR 17367

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3245-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




3267. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS; SELECTED SIZE STANDARDS ISSUES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 121

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/07

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-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3268. AMENDMENTS TO THE DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 101, 123

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               10/31/06                    71 FR 63674

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera
Phone: 202 619-0005
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




3269. DISASTER RELIEF TO SBCS DAMAGED BY DROUGHT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 123

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/15/06                    71 FR 75407
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/16/07
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/16/07
Comment Period Extended         02/07/07                     72 FR 5607
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/09/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Rivera
Phone: 202 619-0005
Fax: 202 205-7728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3245-AF46
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