Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Nebraska, 46241-46242 [2018-19751]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 12, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES limitations on receiving compensation from both the CA Lender and the applicant in connection with the same loan application. SBA is modifying 13 CFR 103.4(g), which permits a limited exception to the ‘‘two master’’ prohibition when an Agent 9 acts as a Packager 10 and is compensated by the applicant for packaging services, and the same Agent also acts as a Referral Agent 11 and is compensated by the lender for those activities in connection with the same loan application. SBA believes there is, at a minimum, an appearance of a conflict of interest when an Agent represents both the applicant and the CA Lender on the same loan application. Further, when conducting lender oversight activities, SBA has observed numerous instances where applicants have been erroneously charged for services that were provided for a lender, not the applicant. In order to prevent any conflicts of interest from arising and to ensure the applicants are not improperly charged for services provided to the CA Lender, SBA is modifying 13 CFR 103.4(g) to eliminate the exception to the ‘‘two master prohibition.’’ Thus, for purposes of the CA Pilot Program, an Agent, including an LSP, may not provide services to both the applicant and the CA Lender and be compensated by both parties in connection with the same loan application. The regulation at 13 CFR 103.5 sets forth, among other things, the requirement for all Agents to disclose to SBA the compensation received for services provided to an applicant and requires that fees charged must be considered reasonable by SBA. In an effort to clarify what SBA considers reasonable and to prevent applicants from being overcharged by Agents, SBA is modifying this regulation to limit the total fees that an Agent or Agents may charge an applicant in connection with obtaining a CA loan. An Agent or Agents may charge a maximum of up to 2.5% of the CA loan amount, or $7,000, whichever is less. 9 Agent is defined in 13 CFR 103.1(a) as an authorized representative, including an attorney, accountant, consultant, packager, lender service provider, or any other person representing an applicant or participant by conducting business with SBA. 10 Packager is defined in 13 CFR 103.1(e) as an Agent who is employed and compensated by an Applicant or lender to prepare the Applicant’s application for financial assistance from SBA. SBA determines whether or not one is a ‘‘Packager’’ on a loan-by-loan basis. 11 Referral Agent is defined in 13 CFR 103.1(f) as a person or entity who identifies and refers an Applicant to a lender or a lender to an Applicant. The Referral Agent may be employed and compensated by either an Applicant or a lender. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 11, 2018 Jkt 244001 If an Agent provides more than one service to an applicant (e.g., packaging and referral services), only one fee is permitted for all services performed by the Agent. Further, if more than one Agent (e.g., a Packager and a Referral Agent) provides assistance to the applicant in obtaining the CA loan, the amount of all fees that the applicant is required to pay must be combined to meet the maximum allowable fee set by SBA. (However, a fee charged to the applicant by the CA Lender in accordance with modified 13 CFR 120.221(a), as described above, will not be counted toward the maximum allowable fee for an Agent or Agents.) These maximum limits apply regardless of whether the Agent’s fee is based on a percentage of the loan amount or on an hourly basis. SBA considers a fee of the lesser of 2.5% of the guaranteed loan amount or $7,000 to be reasonable for the services provided by an Agent or Agents to an applicant in connection with obtaining a CA loan. SBA will monitor this fee and, if adjustments are necessary, SBA may revise this amount from time to time by publishing a notice with request for comments in the Federal Register. Finally, SBA is also modifying the last sentence in 13 CFR 103.5(c) to remove the word ‘‘directly.’’ This change clarifies that compensation paid by the CA Lender to a Lender Service Provider may not be charged to the applicant, either directly or indirectly. 4. General Information The changes in this Notice are limited to the CA Pilot Program only. All other SBA guidelines and regulatory waivers or modifications related to the CA Pilot Program remain unchanged. The regulatory waiver and modifications described in this Notice are authorized by 13 CFR 120.3, which provides that the SBA Administrator may suspend, modify or waive rules for a limited period of time to test new programs or ideas. These modifications apply only to loans made under the CA Pilot Program and will last only for the duration of the pilot, which expires September 30, 2022. SBA has provided more detailed guidance in the form of a Participant Guide which is being updated to reflect these changes and will be available on SBA’s website at https://www.sba.gov. SBA may provide additional guidance, through SBA notices, which may also be published on SBA’s website at https:// www.sba.gov/category/lendernavigation/forms-notices-sops/notices. Questions regarding the CA Pilot Program may be directed to the Lender Relations Specialist in the local SBA PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46241 district office. The local SBA district office may be found at https:// www.sba.gov/about-offices-list/2. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(25) and 13 CFR 120.3. Dated: September 4, 2018. Linda E. McMahon, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2018–19885 Filed 9–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #15676 and #15677; Nebraska Disaster Number NE–00072] Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Nebraska U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Nebraska (FEMA–4387–DR), dated 08/27/2018. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Incident Period: 06/17/2018 through 07/01/2018. DATES: Issued on 08/27/2018. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/26/2018. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/27/2019. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 08/27/2018, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of a governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Harlan, Logan, Thomas, Thurston, Wayne The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 46242 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 12, 2018 / Notices Percent For Physical Damage: Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere ..... Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..... For Economic Injury: Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..... [Public Notice: 10540] Certification Pursuant to Sections 7045(a)(3)(A) of the Department of 2.500 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 2.500 2.500 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 156766 and for economic injury is 156770. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) James Rivera, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 2018–19751 Filed 9–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10541] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Certification Pursuant to Sections 7045(a)(3)(A) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Secretary of State, including pursuant to section 7045(a)(3)(A) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 (Div. K, Pub. L. 115–141) (SFOAA), I hereby certify that the central government of Guatemala is: • Informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the southwest border of the United States; • combating human smuggling and trafficking; • improving border security, including preventing illegal migration, human smuggling and trafficking, and trafficking of illicit drugs and other contraband; and • cooperating with United States Government agencies and other governments in the region to facilitate the return, repatriation, and reintegration of illegal migrants arriving at the southwest border of the United States who do not qualify for asylum, consistent with international law. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress. Dated: August 11, 2018. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2018–19777 Filed 9–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 11, 2018 DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jkt 244001 By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Secretary of State, including pursuant to section 7045(a)(3)(A) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 (Div. K, Pub. L. 115–141) (SFOAA), I hereby certify that the central government of El Salvador is: • Informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the southwest border of the United States; • combatting human smuggling and trafficking; • improving border security, including preventing illegal migration, human smuggling and trafficking, and trafficking of illicit drugs and other contraband; and • cooperating with United States Government agencies and other governments in the region to facilitate the return, repatriation, and reintegration of illegal migrants arriving at the southwest border of the United States who do not qualify for asylum, consistent with international law. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress. Dated: August 11, 2018. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2018–19776 Filed 9–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10542] Certification Pursuant to Sections 7045(a)(3)(A) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Secretary of State, including pursuant to section 7045(a)(3)(A) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 (Div. K, Pub. L. 115–141) (SFOAA), I hereby certify that the central government of Honduras is: • Informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the southwest border of the United States; • combating human smuggling and trafficking; PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • improving border security, including preventing illegal migration, human smuggling and trafficking, and trafficking of illicit drugs and other contraband; and • cooperating with United States Government agencies and other governments in the region to facilitate the return, repatriation, and reintegration of illegal migrants arriving at the southwest border of the United States who do not qualify for asylum, consistent with international law. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress. Dated: August 11, 2018. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2018–19775 Filed 9–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2018–72] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; The Boeing Company Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before October 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2018–0746 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46241-46242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19751]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

[Disaster Declaration #15676 and #15677; Nebraska Disaster Number NE-
00072]


Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public 
Assistance Only for the State of Nebraska

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major 
disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Nebraska (FEMA-
4387-DR), dated 08/27/2018.
    Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and 
Flooding.
    Incident Period: 06/17/2018 through 07/01/2018.

DATES: Issued on 08/27/2018.
    Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/26/2018.
    Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/27/2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business 
Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport 
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster 
Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 
Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205-6734.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of 
the President's major disaster declaration on 08/27/2018, Private Non-
Profit organizations that provide essential services of a governmental 
nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above 
or other locally announced locations.

    The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected 
by the disaster:
Primary Counties: Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Harlan, Logan, 
Thomas, Thurston, Wayne

    The Interest Rates are:

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For Physical Damage:
  Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere....     2.500
  Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere.     2.500
For Economic Injury:
  Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere.     2.500
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    The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 156766 
and for economic injury is 156770.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008).

James Rivera,
Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance.
[FR Doc. 2018-19751 Filed 9-11-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025-01-P
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