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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: This Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current
and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions
of the Small Business Administration (SBA). This agenda provides the
public with information about SBA's regulatory activity. SBA expects
that this information will enable the public to be more aware of, and
effectively participate in, the SBA's regulatory activity. SBA invites
the public to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct general 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,
martin.conrey@sba.gov.
Specific
Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual
regulatory activities identified in this agenda to the person
listed in the summary of the regulation as the point of contact for
that regulation.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SBA provides this notice under the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601 to 612 and
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' which
require each agency to publish a semiannual agenda of regulations.
The regulatory agenda is a summary of all current and projected
rulemakings, as well as actions completed since the publication of
the last regulatory agenda for the agency. The semiannual agenda of
the SBA conforms to the Unified Agenda format developed by the
Regulatory Information Service Center.
SBA's last semiannual regulatory agenda was published on April
26, 2010, at 75 FR 21890.
Beginning in fall 2007, the Internet became the basic means for
disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will
be available online at www.reginfo.gov.
As part of the Unified Agenda, federal agencies are also
required to prepare a Regulatory Plan of the most important
significant regulatory actions that the agency reasonably expects
to issue in proposed or final form in that fiscal year. As in past
years, for fall editions of the Unified Agenda, the entire
regulatory plan, including SBA's regulatory plan, is printed in the
Federal Register.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires federal agencies to
publish their regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal
Register. A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain, among
other things, ``a brief description of the subject area of any
rule, which is likely to have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.'' SBA's printed agenda
entries include regulatory actions that are in the SBA's regulatory
flexibility agenda. Printing of these entries is limited to fields
that contain information required by the agenda provisions of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. Additional information on these entries
is available in the Unified Agenda published on the Internet.
Dated: September 15, 2010.
Karen G. Mills,
Administrator.
Small Business Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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465 Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program Revisions........................... 3245-AE05
466 SBA Express Loan Program.............................................................. 3245-AF85
467 Small Business Investment Companies--Energy Saving Qualified Investments.............. 3245-AF86
468 Implementation of Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization and 3245-AF87
Opportunity Act of 2008...............................................................
469 Implementation of Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvement Act of 2008: 3245-AF88
Expedited Disaster Assistance Program.................................................
470 Implementation of Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvement Act of 2008: 3245-AF99
Private Loan Disaster Program.........................................................
471 Interest Rate--Resetting Fixed Interest Rate.......................................... 3245-AG03
472 504 Program Governance Regulations.................................................... 3245-AG04
473 Small Business Size Standards for Loan, Investment, and Surety Programs............... 3245-AG05
474 Small Business Size Standards: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services....... 3245-AG07
475 Small Business Size Standards: Transportation and Warehousing Industries.............. 3245-AG08
476 Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Size Standards; Alternative Size Standard for 3245-AG16
7(a) and 504 Business Loan Programs...................................................
477 Small Business Jobs Act: Multiple Award Contracts and Small Business Set-Asides (Reg 3245-AG20
Plan Seq No. 160).....................................................................
478 Small Business Jobs Act: Bundling and Contract Consolidation.......................... 3245-AG21
479 Small Business Jobs Act: Subcontract Integrity........................................ 3245-AG22
480 Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Size and Status Integrity..................... 3245-AG23
481 Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs......... 3245-AG24
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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Small Business Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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482 Lender Oversight Program.............................................................. 3245-AE14
483 Small Business Size Regulations; (8)a Business Development/Small Disadvantaged 3245-AF53
Business Status Determination (Reg Plan Seq No. 161)..................................
484 Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran- 3245-AF65
Owned Protest and Appeal Regulations..................................................
485 Small Business Jobs Act: 504 Loan Program Debt Refinancing (Reg Plan Seq No. 162)..... 3245-AG17
486 Small Business Jobs Act: Small Business Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (Reg Plan 3245-AG18
Seq No. 163)..........................................................................
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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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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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487 Women's Business Center Program....................................................... 3245-AG02
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Small Business Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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488 Small Business Size Standards: Retail Trade........................................... 3245-AF69
489 Small Business Size Standards: Other Services......................................... 3245-AF70
490 Small Business Size Standards: Accommodation and Food Services Industries............. 3245-AF71
491 Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program................................... 3245-AG06
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Proposed Rule Stage
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465. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (SBDC) PROGRAM REVISIONS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6); 15 USC 648
Abstract: This rule would update Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) program regulations by amending among things, the (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 08/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Antonio Doss, Director, Office of Small Business
Development Centers, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street
SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-6766
Email: antonio.doss@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AE05
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466. SBA EXPRESS LOAN PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(a)(31)
Abstract: SBA plans to issue regulations for the SBA Express loan
program codified in section 7(a)(31) of the Small Business Act. The SBA
Express loan program reduces the number of Government mandated forms
and procedures, streamlines the processing and reduces the cost of
smaller, less complex SBA loans. Particular features of the SBA Express
loan program include: (1) SBA Express loans carry a maximum SBA
guaranty of 50 percent; (2) a response to an SBA Express loan
application will be given within 36 hours; (3) lenders and borrowers
can negotiate the interest rate, which may not exceed SBA maximums; and
(4) qualified lenders may be granted authorization to make eligibility
determinations. SBA also plans to issue regulations for the Export
Express Program codified at 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act. The
Export Express Program, made permanent by the Small Business Jobs Act,
makes guaranteed financing available for export development activities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/11
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7562
Fax: 202 481-0248
Email: grady.hedgespeth@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF85
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467. SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES--ENERGY SAVING QUALIFIED
INVESTMENTS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(a)(32)
Abstract: In this proposed rule, the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) will set forth the new defined terms, ``Energy Saving Qualified
Investment'' and ``Energy Saving Activities'', for the Small Business
Investment Company (SBIC) Program. The new definitions are being
established to facilitate implementation of a provision of the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Energy Act), which allows an
SBIC making an ``energy saving qualified investment'' to obtain SBA
leverage by issuing a deferred interest ``energy saving debenture.''
This rule would also implement a provision of the Energy Act that
provides access to additional SBA leverage for SBICs that have made
Energy Saving Qualified Investments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Carol Fendler, Systems Accountant, Office of
Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7559
Email: carol.fendler@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF86
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468. IMPLEMENTATION OF MILITARY RESERVIST AND VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS
REAUTHORIZATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2008
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(q); 15 USC 636(j)
Abstract: SBA plans to issue regulations to implement section 205 of
the Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization and
Opportunity Act. This Act provides that any time limitation on any
qualification, certification, or period of participation imposed under
the Small Business Act on any program that is available to small
business concerns shall be extended for a small business concern that
is owned and controlled by a veteran who was called or ordered to
active duty or a service-disabled veteran who became such a veteran due
to an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the active military
duty. These regulations will provide guidance on tolling of time
limitations for veteran-owned small businesses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of Policy
and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: dean.koppel@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF87
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469. IMPLEMENTATION OF SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RESPONSE AND LOAN
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008: EXPEDITED DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 636(j)
Abstract: This proposed rule would establish and implement an expedited
disaster assistance business loan program under which the SBA will
guarantee short-term loans made by private lenders to eligible small
businesses located in a catastrophic disaster area. The maximum loan
amount is $150,000, and SBA will guarantee timely payment of principal
and interest to the lender. The maximum loan term is 180 days, and the
interest rate is limited to 300 basis points over the Federal funds
rate.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7562
Fax: 202 481-0248
Email: grady.hedgespeth@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF88
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470. IMPLEMENTATION OF SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RESPONSE AND LOAN
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008: PRIVATE LOAN DISASTER PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 636
Abstract: This proposed rule would establish and implement a private
disaster loan program under which SBA will guarantee loans made by
qualified lenders to eligible small businesses and homeowners located
in a catastrophic disaster area. Private disaster loans made under this
programs will have the same terms and conditions as SBA's direct
disaster loans. In addition, SBA will guarantee timely payment of
principal and interest to the lender. SBA may guarantee up to 85
percent of any loan under this program and the maximum loan amount is
$2 million.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7562
Fax: 202 481-0248
Email: grady.hedgespeth@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF99
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471. INTEREST RATE--RESETTING FIXED INTEREST RATE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634
Abstract: SBA currently offers either a fixed or variable interest rate
for 7(a) loans. In addition to these rates, the Agency is working to
develop a shorter term fixed interest rate with the ability to be re-
set at periodic intervals. This type of rate is currently available in
the commercial market place and will help provide additional options
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business borrowers. By authorizing this option, SBA is recognizing a
need to allow lenders to utilize market opportunities. For example, SBA
recently revised its rules to allow the use of LIBOR.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7562
Fax: 202 481-0248
Email: grady.hedgespeth@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG03
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472. 504 PROGRAM GOVERNANCE REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 695 et seq
Abstract: SBA proposes to revise the regulations for the Agency's 504
Certified Development Company (CDC) Loan Program in order to (1)
simplify processes and reduce the regulatory burdens on program
participants while maintaining appropriate controls to mitigate risk;
(2) expand access of other nonprofit economic development entities into
the program both as independent CDCs or affiliates of CDCs, especially
in communities not currently served; (3) be inclusive of existing CDCs
by modifications enabling them to be in compliance with the
regulations; (4) clarify current regulations; and (4) update the
regulations with statutory requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Grady Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial
Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7562
Fax: 202 481-0248
Email: grady.hedgespeth@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG04
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473. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS FOR LOAN, INVESTMENT, AND SURETY
PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632, 634(b)(6), 636(b), 637, 644, 662(5)
Abstract: SBA currently sets different size standards for participation
in its financial assistance programs. 7(a) borrowers use the standards
set out for procurement programs or a temporary alternate standard; 504
borrowers may use the 7(a) standards or an alternate standard; SBIC
investment may be made to small businesses that qualify through another
standard; and Surety Bond program participants must meet still
different requirements. As part of an overall Agency program, SBA will
review financial program eligibility regulations in order to update
size eligibility requirements among these programs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Khem Sharma, Division Chief, Division of Size
Standards, Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7189
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: khem.sharma@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG05
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474. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to
modify small business size standards for industries in the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 54,
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. As part of its ongoing
initiative to review all size standards, SBA will evaluate each
industry in Sector 54 to determine whether the existing size standards
should be retained or revised. This is one of a series of proposed
rules that will examine industries grouped by an NAICS Sector. SBA has
applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' which is available on its
Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Khem Sharma, Division Chief, Division of Size
Standards, Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7189
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: khem.sharma@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG07
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475. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS: TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING
INDUSTRIES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to
modify small business size standards for industries in the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 48-49,
Transportation and Warehousing Industries. As part of its ongoing
initiative to review all size standards, SBA will evaluate each
industry in Sector 48-49 to determine whether the existing size
standards should be retained or revised. This is one of a series of
proposed rules that will examine industries grouped by an NAICS Sector.
SBA has applied its ``Size Standards Methodology,'' which is available
on its Web site at http://www.sba.gov/size, to this proposed rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Khem Sharma, Division Chief, Division of Size
Standards, Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7189
Fax: 202 205-6390
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Email: khem.sharma@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG08
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476. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: SMALL BUSINESS SIZE
STANDARDS; ALTERNATIVE SIZE STANDARD FOR 7(A) AND 504 BUSINESS LOAN
PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: PL 111-240, sec 1116
Abstract: The Small Business Jobs Act directs SBA to establish a new
alternative size standard based on tangible net worth and net income
for determining size eligibility for its 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
The law also established a new temporary alternative size standard that
is in effect until SBA issues a new size rule. This rule will propose a
new alternative size standard for the 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Khem Sharma, Division Chief, Division of Size
Standards, Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7189
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: khem.sharma@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG16
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477. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: MULTIPLE AWARD
CONTRACTS AND SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 160 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3245-AG20
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478. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: BUNDLING AND CONTRACT
CONSOLIDATION
Legal Authority: PL 111-240, sec 1312, 1313
Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing
regulations that will set forth a government-wide policy on bundling,
which will address teams and joint ventures of small businesses and the
requirement that each federal agency must publish on its website the
rationale for any bundled contract. In addition, the proposed
regulations will address contract consolidation and the limitations on
the use of such consolidation in Federal procurement to include
ensuring that the head of a Federal agency may not carry out a
consolidated contract over $2 million unless the Senior Procurement
Executive or Chief Acquisition Officer ensures that market research has
been conducted and determines that the consolidation is necessary and
justified. Further, the proposed regulations will address two new pilot
programs: the three year pilot program called the ``Electronic
Procurement Center Representative (ePCR) Program'' and the Small
Business Teaming Pilot Program for teaming and joint ventures involving
small businesses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of Policy
and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: dean.koppel@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG21
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479. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: SUBCONTRACT INTEGRITY
Legal Authority: PL 111-240, secs 1321 and 1322, 1334
Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing
regulations that address subcontracting compliance and the
interrelationship between contracting offices, small business offices
and program offices relating to oversight and review activities. The
proposed regulation will also address the statutory requirement that a
large business prime contractor must represent that it will make good
faith efforts to award subcontracts to small businesses at the same
percentage as indicated in the subcontracting plan submitted as part of
its proposal for a contract and that if the percentage is not met, the
large business prime contractor must provide a written justification
and explanation to the contracting officer. Finally, the proposed
regulation may also address the statutory requirement that a prime
contractor must notify the contracting officer in writing if it has
paid a reduced price to a subcontractor for goods and services or if
the payment to the subcontractor is more than 90 days past due.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of Policy
and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: dean.koppel@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG22
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480. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: SMALL BUSINESS SIZE AND
STATUS INTEGRITY
Legal Authority: PL 111-240, sec 1341 and 1343
Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing
regulations that will address the intentional misrepresentations of
small business status as a ``presumption of loss against the
Government.'' In addition, the proposed rule will address the statutory
requirement that no business may continue to certify itself as small on
the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) without
first providing an annual certification. Further, the proposed rule
will set forth Governmentwide policy on the prosecution of small
business size and status fraud.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of Policy
and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: dean.koppel@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG23
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481. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: SMALL BUSINESS MENTOR-
PROT[Eacute]G[Eacute] PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: PL 111-240, sec 1347
Abstract: The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing
regulations to establish mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] programs for the
Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business
Programs. These mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] programs will be
comparable to the 8(a) Business Development mentor-
prot[eacute]g[eacute] program set forth in 13 CFR part 124.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of Policy
and Research, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: dean.koppel@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG24
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Final Rule Stage
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482. LENDER OVERSIGHT PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(5)(b)(6),(b)(7),(b)(14),(h) and note;
687(f),697(e)(c)(8), and 650.
Abstract: This rule implements 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 conforms SBA rules for the section 7(a)
Business Loan Program and the Certified Development Company (CDC)
Program.
In particular, this rule: (1) Defines SBLCs and NFRLs; (2) clarifies
SBA's authority to regulate SBLCs and NFRLs; (3) authorizes SBA to set
certain minimum capital standards for SBLCs, to issue cease and desist
orders, and revoke or suspend lending authority of SBLCs and NFRLs; (4)
establishes the Bureau of Premier Certified Lender Program Oversight in
the Office of Credit Risk management; (5) transfers existing SBA
enforcement authority over CDCs from the Office of Financial Assistance
to the appropriate official in the Office of Capital Access; and (6)
defines SBA's oversight and 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 10/31/07 72 FR 61752
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/20/07 72 FR 72264
NPRM Comment Period End 02/29/08
Interim Final Rule 12/11/08 73 FR 75498
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/11/09
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/12/09
Final Action 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Janet A. Tasker, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office
of Capital Access, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-3049
Email: janet.tasker@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AE14
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483. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS; (8)A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 161 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3245-AF53
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484. SMALL BUSINESS, SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS, HUBZONE, AND SERVICE-
DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED PROTEST AND APPEAL REGULATIONS.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632; 15 USC 634
Abstract: SBA is proposing to standardize protest and appeal
regulations across all small business programs and to clarify the
effect of a negative determination on the procurement in question. The
rule will clarify that an award should not be made to an ineligible
concern, and in cases where an award has been made prior to an SBA
final decision finding a business to be ineligible, the contracting
agency shall either terminate the contract, not exercise an option, or
not award further task or delivery orders to the ineligible concern.
SBA is also proposing to clarify how contracting officers select NAICS
codes for multiple award task and delivery order contracts. The changes
recommended were prompted by recent bid protest litigation, a survey of
cases handled by SBA's Government Contracting Area Offices, and recent
rulings by SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/01/10 75 FR 9129
NPRM Comment Period End 03/31/10
Final Action 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Khem Sharma, Division Chief, Division of Size
Standards, Office of Government Contracting/Business Development, Small
Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202 205-7189
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: khem.sharma@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF65
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485. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: 504 LOAN PROGRAM DEBT
REFINANCING
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 162 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3245-AG17
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486. <> SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT: SMALL BUSINESS
INTERMEDIARY LENDING PILOT PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 163 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3245-AG18
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Long-Term Actions
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487. WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 656
Abstract: SBA plans to issue regulations for the Women's Business
Center (WBC) Program. The WBC provides financial assistance to
organizations that provide management and technical assistance to small
business concerns owned and controlled by women, and to women wishing
to start a small business. The purpose of this proposed rule is to
codify a framework for the development, delivery, funding and
measurement of management and technical assistance projects conducted
by Women's Business Center program grantees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/12
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ana Harvey
Phone: 202 205-6677
Email: ana.harvey@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG02
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Completed Actions
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488. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS: RETAIL TRADE.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
Abstract: The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is
modifying 47 small business size standards for industries in North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 44 45, Retail
Trade, and retaining the current standards for the remaining industries
in the Sector. In this final rule, SBA is increasing 46 of the size
standards and converting the measure of size for one industry (NAICS
441110, New Car Dealers) from annual receipts to number of employees.
As part of its ongoing initiative to review all size standards, SBA has
evaluated every industry in NAICS Sector 44 45 to determine whether the
existing size standards should be retained or revised. This rule also
modifies SBA's Small Business Size Regulations to clarify that an NAICS
code that represents a Wholesale Trade (NAICS Sector 42) or Retail
Trade (NAICS Sector 44 45) Industry shall not be used for the Federal
government's procurement of supplies.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule 10/06/10 75 FR 61597
Final Rule Effective 11/05/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Carl Jordan
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: carl.jordan@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF69
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489. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS: OTHER SERVICES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
Abstract: The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is
increasing the small business size standards for 18 industries in North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 81, Other
Services, and retaining the current standards for the remaining 30
industries in the Sector. As part of its ongoing initiative to review
all size standards, SBA has evaluated every industry in NAICS Sector 81
to determine whether the existing size standards should be retained or
revised.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/06/10 75 FR 61591
Final Rule Effective 11/05/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Carl Jordan
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: carl.jordan@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF70
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490. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS: ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES
INDUSTRIES.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 632(a)
Abstract: The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is
increasing small business size standards for five industries in North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 72,
Accommodation and Food Services -- namely NAICS 721110, Hotels and
Motels, from $7.0 million to $30 million; NAICS 721120, Casino Hotels,
from $7.0 million to $30 million; NAICS 722211, Limited Service
Restaurants, from $7.0 million to $10 million; NAICS 722212,
Cafeterias, from $7.0 million to $25.5 million; and
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NAICS 722310, Food Service Contractors, from $20.5 million to $35.5
million. As part of its ongoing initiative to review all size
standards, SBA has evaluated every industry in Sector 72 to determine
whether the existing size standards should be retained or revised.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/06/10 75 FR 61604
Final Rule Effective 11/05/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Carl Jordan
Phone: 202 205-6618
Fax: 202 205-6390
Email: carl.jordan@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AF71
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491. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACT PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 637(m)
Abstract: This proposed rule will establish regulations to implement
the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 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 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 eligible industries in which WOSBs are underrepresented or
substantially underrepresented; 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 WOSB eligibility; the contractual and business
development assistance available under the program; the relevant
protest and appeal procedures; and the applicable penalties.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/07/10 75 FR 62258
Final Rule Effective 02/04/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dean R. Koppel
Phone: 202 205-7322
Fax: 202 481-1540
Email: dean.koppel@sba.gov
RIN: 3245-AG06
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