Small Biz Regulatory Watch, April 24, 2015

As a small business owner I have experienced firsthand the overreaching arm of government.  If our State is serious about improving the business climate here we must make our government more transparent, responsible and accountable to the business community.  As the Chairman of the Administrative Regulations Review Commission I am committed to offering that service through my Small Biz Reg Watch.

Should you have any suggestions about how we can improve this service please do not hesitate to contact me.

It is an honor and privilege to serve you.

Wishing you the best,

Dr. Terrence P. Murphy

This Week's Featured Regulations

Federal New York State Register, Issue 13, April 1, 2015:

• Off Premise Sales of Motor Vehicles
  • The rule will provide guidance of off premise sales of motor vehicles by registered dealers.
  • Public comment will be accepted by the Department of Motor Vehicles for 45 Days, or up to May 16, 2015.
  •  If you wish to comment please email ida.traschen@dmv.ny.gov.

Federal Register, Volume 80, Issue 63, April 2, 2015:

• Small Business Development Center Program Revisions
  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking comments regarding theSmall Business Development Center (SBDC).
  • Comments are sought in regards to seveal issues, including the "implementation of statutory amendments, current practices, guidance on new grantee applications" and the collection of SBDC client data.
  • The SBA is also requesting comments regarding new definitions for program requirements, whether such definitions are needed and how the selection and retention of the SBDC State/Region Directors should be accomplished.
  • Comments must be received by June 1, 2015.
  • Please submit comments to chancy.lyford@sba.gov or www.regulations.gov.

Federal Register, Volume 80, Issue 66 , April 7, 2015:

• Small Business Mentor Protege Program; Small Business Size Regulations; Government Contracting Programs; 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations; HUBZone Program; Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program; Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before the Office of Hearings and Appeals
  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the public comment period for proposed rule changes by 30 days to May 6, 2015.
  • The SBA has proposed rule changes to amend its regulations to "implement provisions of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013," regardingt he "establishment of a Government-wide mentor protege program for small business concerns."
  • Under this proposed rule, minor changes will be made "to the mentor-protege program for participants in SBA's 8(a) Business Development (BD) program."
  • Provisions will be amended to clarify the conditions for creating and operating "joint venture partnerships."
  • For further information, or to submit a comment, reference RIN: 3245-AG24 and contact Brenda Fernandez, U.S. Small Business Administration (brenda.ferandez@sba.gov)
  • Comments may be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov.