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SBA RIN: 3245-AF53 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Small Business Size Regulations; (8)a Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determination 
Abstract: This rule makes a number of changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) Business Development (8(a) BD) Program and several changes to SBA's size regulations. Some of the changes involve technical issues, such as changing the term "SIC code" to "NAICS code" to reflect the national conversion to the North American Industry Classification System. SBA has learned through experience that certain of its rules governing the 8(a) BD program are too restrictive and serve to unfairly preclude firms from being admitted to the program. In other cases, SBA has determined that a rule is too expansive or indefinite and has sought to restrict or clarify that rule. Changes are also being made to correct past public or agency misinterpretation. Also, new situations have arisen that were not anticipated when the current rules were drafted and the rule covers those situations. Finally, one of the changes, implements statutory changes that impact Native Hawaiian Organizations. 
Agency: Small Business Administration(SBA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 634(b)(6), 636(j), 637(a) and (d)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/28/2009  74 FR 55694   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/28/2009    
NPRM Comment Period Extended  12/09/2009  74 FR 65040   
Hearing; Tribal Consultation  12/07/2009  74 FR 64026   
Hearing  12/14/2009  74 FR 66176   
Hearing  01/11/2010  75 FR 1296   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/28/2010    
Final Rule  02/11/2011  76 FR 8222   
Final Rule Effective  03/14/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
LeAnn Delaney
Deputy Director, Office of Business Development
Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW.,
Washington , DC 20416
Phone:202 205-6731
Email: leann.delaney@sba.gov