The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Small Business Administration· Proposed Rule

Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) Moratorium Rescission and Removal of the Requirement for a Loan Authorization

Stage 4·641d PRORULE→RULE

SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) is proposing to lift the moratorium on licensing new Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs) and add a new type of entity called a Mission-Based SBLC. SBA is also proposing to remove the requirement for a Loan Authorization.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Department of Housing and Urban Development· Notice

Public Interest De Minimis, Small Grants, and Minor Components Waiver of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Certain Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance

SUMMARY: de minimis, In accordance with the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA” or “the Act”) this notice advises that HUD is proposing a departmentwide public interestSmall Grants, and Minor Components waiver to the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference (“Buy America Preference,” or “BAP”) as applied…

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Department of Housing and Urban Development· Notice

Public Interest Exigent Circumstances Waiver of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Certain Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA” or “the Act”) this notice advises that HUD is proposing a departmentwide public interest waiver to the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference (“Buy America Preference,” or “BAP”) for grantees and recipients of Federal Financial…

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.

Department of Labor· Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Post Enrollment Data Collection for Job Corps Participants

SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.

Department of Labor· Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Emergency Mine Evacuation

SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.

Department of Labor· Notice

Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

SUMMARY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the party listed below.

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Department of Labor· Notice

Expectations for Representatives Appearing Before the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

SUMMARY: The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is adopting a set of expectations regarding the conduct of representatives who interact with OWCP staff. The intent is to respond to inappropriate behavior on the part of a small percentage of representatives who participate in the benefit programs…

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Small Business Administration· Notice

RF Investment Partners SBIC II, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Plexus Fund V-A, L.P.; Conflicts of Interest Exemption

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Plexus Fund V-B, L.P.; Conflicts of Interest Exemption

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Plexus Fund V-C, L.P.; Conflicts of Interest Exemption

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.