8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation, 57889-57890 [E7-19962]

Download as PDF 57889 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 196 Thursday, October 11, 2007 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 124 8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of tribal consultation meeting. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska on the topic of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program regulations. Testimony presented at this tribal consultation meeting will become part of the administrative record for SBA’s consideration when the Agency deliberates on approaches to changes in the regulations pertaining to the 8(a) BD program. DATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is October 24, 2007, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ATZ), Fairbanks, Alaska. The Tribal Consultation meeting preregistration deadline date is October 17, 2007. ADDRESSES: 1. The Tribal Consultation meeting address is Pioneer Park, the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, 2300 Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701. 2. Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Ms. Delcine Montgomery of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, Washington, DC 20416; or Delcine.Montgomery@SBA.gov; or Facsimile to 202/481–1597. 3. Send all written comments to Mr. Joseph Loddo, Associate Administrator VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:33 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 214001 for Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Joseph.Loddo@SBA.gov; or Facsimile to 202/481–2740. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Delcine Montgomery, Business Development Specialist for SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, at Delcine.Montgomery@SBA.gov or 202/ 205–6195 or by facsimile 202/481–1597. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background SBA is in the process of reassessing its rules relating to the 8(a) BD program, particularly those directly affecting tribally-owned and ANC-owned 8(a) firms. 13 CFR 124.506, 124.513, and 124.519. Part of SBA’s analysis pertains to a recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled ‘‘Increased Use of Alaska Native Corporations’ Special 8(a) Provisions Calls for Tailored Oversight’’ (GAO–06–399). This GAO report concluded that SBA needs to tailor its regulations and policies to provide greater oversight over its ANCs’ 8(a) procurements. GAO determined that without sufficient oversight, there is the potential for unintended consequences or abuse. In response, SBA is considering regulatory changes to the 8(a) BD program to address the issues and concerns raised in the report, particularly those relating to ANC and tribal participation in the 8(a) BD ´ ´ mentor/protege program. It is SBA’s intent that any changes contemplated and instituted will incorporate the business development intent and mission of the 8(a) BD program as established by the Small Business Act. This notice provides information for the purpose, format, scheduling, and registration for the tribal consultation meeting. Tribal Consultation Meeting The purpose of this tribal consultation meeting is to conform to the requirements of Executive Order 13175, PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Tribal Consultations; to provide interested parties with an opportunity to discuss their views on the issues; and for SBA to obtain the views of these SBA’s stakeholders on approaches to the 8(a) BD program regulations. SBA considers tribal consultation meetings a valuable component of its deliberations and believes that this tribal consultation meeting will allow for constructive dialogue with the tribal community, Tribal Leaders, Elders and elected members of Alaska Native Villages or their appointed representatives. The format will consist of a panel of SBA representatives who will represent the Agency and moderate the discussions. Oral and written testimony will become part of the record for SBA’s consideration. Written testimony may be submitted in lieu of oral testimony. SBA will analyze the testimony, both oral and written, along with any written comments received. SBA officials may ask questions of a presenter to clarify or further explain the testimony. The purpose of the tribal consultation meeting is to assist SBA with gathering information to potentially develop new proposals. SBA respectfully requests that the testimony focus on the issues as discussed in the GAO report, general issues as they pertain to the 8(a) BD program regulations and the mentor ´ ´ protege program, or the unique concerns of the tribal communities. SBA respectfully requests that presenters do not raise issues pertaining to other SBA small business programs. Presenters may provide a written copy of their testimony. SBA will accept written material that the presenter wishes to provide that further supplements his or her testimony. Electronic or digitized copies are encouraged. The tribal consultation meeting will be held for one day. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. (ATZ), with a break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. SBA will adjourn early if all those scheduled have delivered their testimony. E:\FR\FM\11OCP1.SGM 11OCP1 57890 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 196 / Thursday, October 11, 2007 / Proposed Rules VENUE INFORMATION Registration closing date Location Address Date Fairbanks, Alaska ............................................. Pioneer Park, The Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, 2300 Airport Road Fairbanks, AK 99701. October 24, 2007 ...... Registration Boeing Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking in and around the upper and lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry and forward galley service doorways, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from multiple reports of cracks found in the skin, bearstrap, and/or frame outer chord in the hinge cutout areas of the forward entry and forward galley service doorways. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane. Comments Invited We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ‘‘FAA–2007–0024; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–086–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of that Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit https:// dms.dot.gov. SBA respectfully requests that any elected or appointed representative of the tribal communities that are interested in attending please preregister in advance and indicate whether you would like to testify at the hearing. Registration requests should be received by SBA at least 5 business days prior to the tribal consultation meeting date. Please contact Ms. Delcine Montgomery of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs in writing at Delcine.Montgomery@SBA.gov or by facsimile to 202/481–1597. If you are interested in testifying please include the following information relating to the person testifying: Name, Organization affiliation, Address, Telephone number, E-mail address and Fax number. SBA will attempt to accommodate all interested parties that wish to present testimony. Based on the number of registrants it may be necessary to impose time limits to ensure that everyone who wishes to testify has the opportunity to do so. SBA will confirm in writing the registration of presenters and attendees. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634. Stephen D. Kong, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. E7–19962 Filed 10–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–0024; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–086–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:15 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 214001 We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 26, 2007. DATES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on this proposed AD. • DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, for the service information identified in this proposed AD. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Howard Hall, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6430; fax (425) 917–6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 October 17, 2007. Examining the Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is located on the ground floor of the West Building at the DOT street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System receives them. Discussion We have received multiple reports of cracks found in the skin, bearstrap, and/ or frame outer chord in the hinge cutout areas of the forward entry and forward galley service doorways. Cracks in the forward entry door bearstrap were reported on an airplane with as few as E:\FR\FM\11OCP1.SGM 11OCP1

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 196 / Thursday, October 11, 2007 / 
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 CFR Part 124


8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal 
Consultation

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of tribal consultation meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it 
is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska on the 
topic of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program regulations. 
Testimony presented at this tribal consultation meeting will become 
part of the administrative record for SBA's consideration when the 
Agency deliberates on approaches to changes in the regulations 
pertaining to the 8(a) BD program.

DATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is October 24, 2007, 9 a.m. 
to 4 p.m. (ATZ), Fairbanks, Alaska. The Tribal Consultation meeting 
pre-registration deadline date is October 17, 2007.

ADDRESSES: 
    1. The Tribal Consultation meeting address is Pioneer Park, the 
Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, 2300 Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK 
99701.
    2. Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Ms. 
Delcine Montgomery of SBA's Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. 
Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, Washington, DC 20416; 
or Delcine.Montgomery@SBA.gov; or Facsimile to 202/481-1597.
    3. Send all written comments to Mr. Joseph Loddo, Associate 
Administrator for Business Development, U.S. Small Business 
Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; 
Joseph.Loddo@SBA.gov; or Facsimile to 202/481-2740.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Delcine Montgomery, Business 
Development Specialist for SBA's Office of Native American Affairs, at 
Delcine.Montgomery@SBA.gov or 202/205-6195 or by facsimile 202/481-
1597.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    SBA is in the process of reassessing its rules relating to the 8(a) 
BD program, particularly those directly affecting tribally-owned and 
ANC-owned 8(a) firms. 13 CFR 124.506, 124.513, and 124.519. Part of 
SBA's analysis pertains to a recent report issued by the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) titled ``Increased Use of Alaska Native 
Corporations' Special 8(a) Provisions Calls for Tailored Oversight'' 
(GAO-06-399). This GAO report concluded that SBA needs to tailor its 
regulations and policies to provide greater oversight over its ANCs' 
8(a) procurements. GAO determined that without sufficient oversight, 
there is the potential for unintended consequences or abuse.
    In response, SBA is considering regulatory changes to the 8(a) BD 
program to address the issues and concerns raised in the report, 
particularly those relating to ANC and tribal participation in the 8(a) 
BD mentor/prot[eacute]g[eacute] program. It is SBA's intent that any 
changes contemplated and instituted will incorporate the business 
development intent and mission of the 8(a) BD program as established by 
the Small Business Act. This notice provides information for the 
purpose, format, scheduling, and registration for the tribal 
consultation meeting.

Tribal Consultation Meeting

    The purpose of this tribal consultation meeting is to conform to 
the requirements of Executive Order 13175, Tribal Consultations; to 
provide interested parties with an opportunity to discuss their views 
on the issues; and for SBA to obtain the views of these SBA's 
stakeholders on approaches to the 8(a) BD program regulations. SBA 
considers tribal consultation meetings a valuable component of its 
deliberations and believes that this tribal consultation meeting will 
allow for constructive dialogue with the tribal community, Tribal 
Leaders, Elders and elected members of Alaska Native Villages or their 
appointed representatives.
    The format will consist of a panel of SBA representatives who will 
represent the Agency and moderate the discussions. Oral and written 
testimony will become part of the record for SBA's consideration. 
Written testimony may be submitted in lieu of oral testimony. SBA will 
analyze the testimony, both oral and written, along with any written 
comments received. SBA officials may ask questions of a presenter to 
clarify or further explain the testimony. The purpose of the tribal 
consultation meeting is to assist SBA with gathering information to 
potentially develop new proposals. SBA respectfully requests that the 
testimony focus on the issues as discussed in the GAO report, general 
issues as they pertain to the 8(a) BD program regulations and the 
mentor prot[eacute]g[eacute] program, or the unique concerns of the 
tribal communities. SBA respectfully requests that presenters do not 
raise issues pertaining to other SBA small business programs. 
Presenters may provide a written copy of their testimony. SBA will 
accept written material that the presenter wishes to provide that 
further supplements his or her testimony. Electronic or digitized 
copies are encouraged.
    The tribal consultation meeting will be held for one day. The 
meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. (ATZ), with a break from 
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. SBA will adjourn early if all those scheduled have 
delivered their testimony.

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                                                Venue Information
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            Location                   Address                    Date                Registration closing date
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Fairbanks, Alaska..............  Pioneer Park, The   October 24, 2007.............  October 17, 2007.
                                  Alaska Centennial
                                  Center for the
                                  Arts, 2300
                                  Airport Road
                                  Fairbanks, AK
                                  99701.
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Registration

    SBA respectfully requests that any elected or appointed 
representative of the tribal communities that are interested in 
attending please pre-register in advance and indicate whether you would 
like to testify at the hearing. Registration requests should be 
received by SBA at least 5 business days prior to the tribal 
consultation meeting date. Please contact Ms. Delcine Montgomery of 
SBA's Office of Native American Affairs in writing at 
Delcine.Montgomery@SBA.gov or by facsimile to 202/481-1597. If you are 
interested in testifying please include the following information 
relating to the person testifying: Name, Organization affiliation, 
Address, Telephone number, E-mail address and Fax number. SBA will 
attempt to accommodate all interested parties that wish to present 
testimony. Based on the number of registrants it may be necessary to 
impose time limits to ensure that everyone who wishes to testify has 
the opportunity to do so. SBA will confirm in writing the registration 
of presenters and attendees.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634.

Stephen D. Kong,
Deputy General Counsel.
 [FR Doc. E7-19962 Filed 10-10-07; 8:45 am]
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