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The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 1, 2008

Extension of the Public Comment Period The SBA received several comments that requested an extension of the public comment period. … As a result, the comment period closed on March 31, 2008 and SBA received approximately 1,720 comments.

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to Loan Amount Calculation and Eligibility

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 8, 2021

Comment date: Comments must be received on or before April 7, 2021. … Comments and Immediate Effective Date This interim final rule is being issued without advance notice and public comment because section 1114 of the CARES Act and section 303 of the Economic Aid Act authorize

Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 3, 2023

SBA is following the process at 41 U.S.C. 1707(a)(2), to allow a 30-day comment period prior to the effective date of this rulemaking. … SBA believes that it is a compelling circumstance to limit the comment period to 30 days because section 4(b) of the Extension Act requires Participating Agencies to implement a due diligence program that

Small Business Investment Companies

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 17, 2002

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 17, 2002. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Leonard W. Fagan, Investment Division, U.S. … When an agency issues a rulemaking proposal, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires the agency to “prepare and make available for public comment an initial regulatory flexibility analysis” which

Small Business Size Standards: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 20, 2013

Specifically, the Jobs Act requires SBA to conduct a detailed review of at least one-third of all size standards during every 18-month period from the date of its enactment and to review all size standards … Summary of Comments SBA received only one comment to the proposed rule.

Implementation of the Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 16, 2020

The comment period for the proposed rule closed on August 20, 2019. II. Summary of Comments The Agency received 43 comments. Sixteen comments were submitted by or on behalf of 7(a) Lenders. … The commenters also noted that though the proposed rule allows SBA to establish a different time period for a lender to respond, the rule did not specify whether the time period could be shorter or longer

Small Business Innovation Research Program Policy Directive

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 15, 2008

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 15, 2008. SBA intends to make these comments available to the public. … This RFA requirement only applies to regulations that are subject to notice and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) or any other law. 5 U.S.C. 533(b).

Surety Bond Guarantee Program-Quick Bond Application and Agreement

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 16, 2012

The comment period was open until April 6, 2012, and SBA received three comments, two from trade associations and one from a contract bond underwriter. … The agency received three comments in response to this request during the 60-day comment period.

Business Loan Program; Lender Examination and Review Fees

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 10, 2006

ACTION: Proposed rule, notice of reopening of comment period and correction. … The original comment period was from September 5, 2006, through October 5, 2006. SBA is reopening the comment period until November 9, 2006.

Small Business Size Standards: Educational Services

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 24, 2012

Specifically, the Jobs Act requires SBA to conduct a detailed review of at least one-third of all size standards during every 18-month period from the date of its enactment and review all size standards … The Jobs Act requires the Administrator to review at least one-third of all size standards within each 18-month period from the date of its enactment, and review all size standards at least every five

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loans

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 3, 1999

Compliance With Executive Orders 12612, 12988, and 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), and the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. … The application must be filed during the announced filing period.

Small Business Size Standards: Health Care and Social Assistance

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 24, 2012

Specifically, the Jobs Act requires SBA to conduct a detailed review of at least one-third of all size standards during every 18-month period from the date of its enactment and review all size standards … The comment period ended on April 24, 2012. SBA has recently developed a “Size Standards Methodology” for establishing, reviewing and modifying size standards, where necessary.

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 14, 2021

Comment Date: Comments must be received on or before February 16, 2021. … Comments and Immediate Effective Date This interim final rule is being issued without advance notice and public comment because section 303 of the Economic Aid Act authorizes SBA to issue regulations

Liquidation and Debt Collection Activities

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 12, 2007

The initial period for public comment ended on January 6, 2006, but was reopened for additional comments on January 25, 2006. The extended comment period ended on February 24, 2006. … With just two comments received among the 138 respondents over the expanded 60 day review period, SBA adopts the regulation as proposed.

Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 19, 2024

Public participation: Did the agency: (a) afford the public a meaningful opportunity to comment through the internet on any proposed regulation, with a comment period that should generally consist of … The notice of proposed rulemaking will have a 60-day comment period and will be posted on www.regulations.gov to allow the public to comment meaningfully on its provisions. 3.

Surety Bond Guarantee Program; Timber Sales

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 23, 2011

SBA received comments from four submitters before the comment period ended on November 15, 2010 and from two submitters after the comment period ended. … SBA periodically reviews the program fees charged, which are established in the amounts SBA deems reasonable and necessary, in accordance with § 411(h) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.

Small Business Size Standards: Inflation Adjustment to Monetary Based Size Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 25, 2016

SBA's response: In any given measurement period, inflation may be insignificant or even negative. … It will also help currently small businesses to retain their small business status for a longer period.

Procedures for Office of Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Wage Garnishment

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 7, 2005

The Agency received no comments. … SBA believes that this rule will not elicit any significant adverse comments.

Small Business Investment Companies; Leverage; Participating Securities; Conditions Affecting Good Standing of Licensees

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 8, 1994

The public was afforded a sixty-day period in which to submit comments on the two proposed rules to the Agency. … The final Capital Impairment issue addressed in the comment letters was the length of the forbearance periods for issuers of Participating Securities.

8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 30, 1998

One commenter requested that the period for reapplication begin from the date of submission of the application, rather than denial. … Compliance With Executive Orders 12612, 12778, and 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.), and the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.