CommunityExpress Pilot Program, 74982 [E6-21137]

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You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–Phlx–2006–74 and should be submitted on or before January 3, 2007. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.23 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–21171 Filed 12–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice and request for comments. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration’s intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 12, 2007. 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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 15 U.S.C.A. 637(b)(1)(A)(iv) authorizes the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to recognize achievements of small businesses through appropriate events and activities. In recognition of the small business community’s contributions to the nation’s economy, the President of the United States designates one week each year as Small Business Week. Leading up to that week, the U.S. Small Business Administration seeks nominations for various recognition awards honoring the nation’s small business owners and entrepreneurs, small business advocates, and small businesses. The information collected through the proposed Information Form will be used to identify an actual or apparent conflict of interest, to verify the accuracy of the information submitted with the nomination, and to determine whether a nominee is eligible for a recognition award. Title: ‘‘Small Business Week Award Nominees.’’ Description of Respondents: Respondents are entrepreneurs and small business, owners nominated for SBA’s National Small, Business Week awards. Form No: N/A. Annual Responses: 600. Annual Burden: 450. Jacqueline White, Chief, Administrative Information Branch. [FR Doc. E6–21194 Filed 12–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CommunityExpress Pilot Program U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). ACTION: Notice of Pilot Program extension. The CommunityExpress Pilot Program is extended under this notice until March 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Thomas, Office of Financial Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Telephone (202) 205–6490; charles.thomas@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CommunityExpress Pilot Program was established in 1999 as a subprogram of the Agency’s SBAExpress Program. Lenders approved for participation in CommunityExpress are authorized to use the expedited loan processing procedures in place for the SBAExpress Program, but the loans approved under this Program must be to distressed or underserved markets. To encourage lenders to make these loans, SBA provides its standard 75–85 percent guaranty, which contrasts to the 50 percent guaranty the Agency provides under SBAExpress. However, under CommunityExpress participating lenders must arrange, and when necessary, pay for appropriate technical assistance for any borrowers under the program. Maximum loan amounts under this Program are limited to $250,000. SBA previously extended CommunityExpress until November 30, 2005 (70 FR 56962), again to May 31, 2006 (70 FR 71363), and then again to December 31, 2006 (71 FR 29703), to consider possible changes and enhancements to the Program. The further extension of this program until March 31, 2007, will allow the SBA to complete its analyses and internal discussions of possible changes and enhancements to the program. It will also allow SBA to further consult with its lending partners, the small business community and its oversight authorities about the Program. DATES: (Authority: 13 CFR 120.3) Janet A. Tasker, Acting Associate Administrator for Financial Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–21137 Filed 12–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P AGENCY: This notice announces SBA’s extension of the CommunityExpress Pilot Program until March 31, 2007. This extension will allow time for the Agency to complete its analyses of this program and also complete internal discussions regarding potential modifications and enhancements. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 74982]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21137]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


CommunityExpress Pilot Program

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

ACTION: Notice of Pilot Program extension.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces SBA's extension of the CommunityExpress 
Pilot Program until March 31, 2007. This extension will allow time for 
the Agency to complete its analyses of this program and also complete 
internal discussions regarding potential modifications and 
enhancements.

DATES: The CommunityExpress Pilot Program is extended under this notice 
until March 31, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Thomas, Office of Financial 
Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20416; Telephone (202) 205-6490; charles.thomas@sba.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CommunityExpress Pilot Program was 
established in 1999 as a subprogram of the Agency's SBAExpress Program. 
Lenders approved for participation in CommunityExpress are authorized 
to use the expedited loan processing procedures in place for the 
SBAExpress Program, but the loans approved under this Program must be 
to distressed or underserved markets. To encourage lenders to make 
these loans, SBA provides its standard 75-85 percent guaranty, which 
contrasts to the 50 percent guaranty the Agency provides under 
SBAExpress. However, under CommunityExpress participating lenders must 
arrange, and when necessary, pay for appropriate technical assistance 
for any borrowers under the program. Maximum loan amounts under this 
Program are limited to $250,000. SBA previously extended 
CommunityExpress until November 30, 2005 (70 FR 56962), again to May 
31, 2006 (70 FR 71363), and then again to December 31, 2006 (71 FR 
29703), to consider possible changes and enhancements to the Program.
    The further extension of this program until March 31, 2007, will 
allow the SBA to complete its analyses and internal discussions of 
possible changes and enhancements to the program. It will also allow 
SBA to further consult with its lending partners, the small business 
community and its oversight authorities about the Program.

(Authority: 13 CFR 120.3)

Janet A. Tasker,
Acting Associate Administrator for Financial Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6-21137 Filed 12-12-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025-01-P
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