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Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 27, 2023

During the proposed rule's 60-day comment period, SBA timely received over 650 comments from 125 commenters, with a high percentage of commenters favoring the proposed changes. … The commenter expressed concern that a firm could receive several contracts during its three-year certification period, even if its ownership changed during that period.

Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under Executive Order 13563

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 14, 2011

The final rule reflects an extensive public participation process, including a lengthy notice and comment period, several public hearings in diverse areas of the country, and consultations with various … In light of these comprehensive reviews, pursuant to the requirements of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, SBA does not intend to include these two sets of regulations in the retrospective

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.

Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 25, 2001

SBA received no comments on the proposed rule during the 30-day public comment period and therefore, is finalizing the proposed rule without substantive change. … (c) Period of military conflict means: (1) A period of war declared by the Congress, (2) A period of national emergency declared by the Congress or by the President, or (3) A period of contingency

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).

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

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.

Small Business Investment Companies

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 30, 1999

SBA received four comment letters on the proposed rule during the 30-day public comment period. … 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.

Small Business Government Contracting and National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 Amendments

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 29, 2014

The proposed rule 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) Comments. SBA will provide a period of not less than 30 days for public comment in response to the Federal Register notice. (4) Decision.

Surety Bond Guarantee Program; Disaster and Miscellaneous Amendments

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 14, 2011

Discussion of Public Comments On April 26, 2010, SBA published the notice of proposed rulemaking with request for comment on these changes to the surety bond program in the Federal Register at 75 … The comment period ended on May 26, 2010. SBA did not receive any public comments. Compliance With Executive Orders 12866, 12988, and 13132, the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.

Disaster Assistance Loan Program; Disaster Loan Mitigation, Contractor Malfeasance and Secured Threshold

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 6, 2016

Section 2102 of the RISE Act, Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans, increased SBA's unsecured loan limits for all disaster loans for a period of three years. … These comments must be received on or before the close of the comment period noted in the DATES section of this document.

Termination of Nonmanufacturer Rule Class Waiver

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 15, 2022

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 8(a)(17) and 46 of the Small Business Act (Act), 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17) and 657s, and SBA's implementing regulations, found at 13 CFR 121.406(b), require that recipients … As such, on December 26, 2007, after the comment and notice period passed, SBA issued a class waiver for those products effective January 10, 2008. That notice can be found at 77 FR 73057.

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.

Data Collection Available for Public Comments

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 14, 2021

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments. … days for public comment in response to the notice.

Ownership and Control of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 28, 2018

Paperwork Reduction Act The SBA has determined that this rule does not impose additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. … (2) The time period described in paragraph (i)(1)(iii) of this section is the time period beginning on the date of the veteran's death and ending on the earlier of— (i) The date on which the surviving

The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 15, 2006

SBA welcomes comments on this proposed rule's RFA. Comments from small entities concerning the affected 13 CFR parts will be considered in accordance with section 610 of the Act. … (b) Extension of period.

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 1, 2021

Comments received in advanced will be addressed as time allows during the public comment period. All other submitted comments will be included in the meeting record. … During the live meeting, those who wish to comment will be able to do so during the public comment period. Participants can join the meeting via computer https://bit.ly/DecACVBA or phone.

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 16, 2022

Comments received in advanced will be addressed as time allows during the public comment period. All other submitted comments will be included in the meeting record. … During the live meeting, those who wish to comment will be able to do so during the public comment period.