Małe firmy · 28.01.2002

Small Business Size Regulations; Government Contracting Programs; HUBZone Program

The Small Business Administration proposes to amend its regulations for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program (HUBZone Program). On December 21, 2000, the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 made several changes to the HUBZone Program, including changes to the eligibility requirements for small business concerns owned by Native American Tribal Governments and Community Development Corporations, and the addition of new HUBZone areas called redesignated areas. This proposed rule addresses these statutory amendments, clarifies several regulations, and makes some technical changes, including changes to website addresses. In addition, SBA proposes to amend its regulations, which address subcontracting limitations. Specifically, SBA proposes consolidating all of the subcontracting limitations requirements into one regulation, rather than have them scattered throughout SBA's chapter of the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, SBA proposes language explaining how to petition for changes in the subcontracting limitations requirements. Finally, SBA proposes to amend its size regulations to make SBA's application of the nonmanufacturer rule consistent for all progra