# Small Business Administration 30 documents across 13 days of the archive, 2 of them final rules. The five most recent days are below. [HTML](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/) · [the long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/archive.md) · [the daily issue](https://downstream.sh/daily/index.md) ## Dates this agency has set that have not yet arrived | Date | Offset | What | Document | Agency | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2026-09-09 | +5d | Comments close | [Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under Office of Management and Budget Review](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/10/2026-16255/reporting-and-recordkeeping-requirements-under-office-of-management-and-budget-review) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-09-10 | +6d | Takes effect | [Reforms to 13 CFR 124.103 To Remove SBA's 8(a) Program's Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only. Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16370/reforms-to-13-cfr-124103-to-remove-sbas-8a-programs-rebuttable-presumption-of-social-disadvantage) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-09-21 | +17d | Comments close | [Small Business Size Standards](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-17042/small-business-size-standards) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-09-21 | +17d | Comments close | [Small Business Size Standards: Revised Size Standards Methodology](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-17039/small-business-size-standards-revised-size-standards-methodology) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +31d | Comments close | [Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18009/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +31d | Takes effect | [Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18009/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +31d | Comments close | [Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-17995/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +31d | Takes effect | [Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-17995/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +31d | Comments close | [Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18188/reporting-and-recordkeeping-requirements-under-omb-review) | Small Business Administration | | 2026-11-15 | +72d | Takes effect | [Updated Minimum Performance Standards for Commercialization for Firms That Receive Funding Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17987/updated-minimum-performance-standards-for-commercialization-for-firms-that-receive-funding-through) | Small Business Administration | ## 4 September 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-04.md) > The Small Business Administration published notices seeking OMB approval for an information collection and declaring a disaster for Kansas due to severe storms. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/#s-2026-09-04 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review *Notice* — Small Business Administration The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information. - **Comments close** 5 October 2026 (in 31 days) 91 FR 56938 · FR Doc. 2026-18188 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18188.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18188/reporting-and-recordkeeping-requirements-under-omb-review) ### Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Kansas *Notice* — Small Business Administration This is notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the state of Kansas dated September 1, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms. 91 FR 56938 · FR Doc. 2026-18119 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18119.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18119/administrative-declaration-of-a-disaster-for-the-state-of-kansas) ## 3 September 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-03.md) > The Small Business Administration published two notices modifying systems of records to allow disclosure to Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/#s-2026-09-03 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records *Notice* — Small Business Administration In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA, "the Agency") proposes modifying the existing system of records identified as Loan System, SBA 21 to allow information in the system to be disclosed to the Department of the Treasury for purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments through Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. Additional changes are proposed to comply with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-108 and reflect technical updates to the system. This system of records is used to determine eligibility and conduct financial transactions and reporting related to business loans, grants, and surety bonds. - **Comments close** 5 October 2026 (in 31 days) - **Takes effect** 5 October 2026 (in 31 days) 91 FR 56703 · FR Doc. 2026-18009 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-03/pdf/2026-18009.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18009/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records) ### Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records *Notice* — Small Business Administration In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA, "the Agency") is modifying the system of records for the Disaster Loans Case Files, SBA 20 to add a new routine use that allows information in each system to be disclosed to the Department of the Treasury for purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments through Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. Additional changes are proposed to reflect technical updates to the system. This system of records is used to maintain information on applicants, borrowers, principals, guarantors, and recipients of disaster home and business loans, advances, and grants. - **Comments close** 5 October 2026 (in 31 days) - **Takes effect** 5 October 2026 (in 31 days) 91 FR 56700 · FR Doc. 2026-17995 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-03/pdf/2026-17995.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-17995/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records) ## 2 September 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-02.md) > The Small Business Administration published updated minimum performance standards for commercialization under the SBIR and STTR programs and declared a disaster for a rural Missouri area. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/#s-2026-09-02 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Updated Minimum Performance Standards for Commercialization for Firms That Receive Funding Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs *Notice* — Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is publishing for public comment updated minimum performance standards for commercialization for firms funded through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. This commercialization benchmark establishes a minimum share of annual revenue that a Small Business Concern (SBC) must derive from sources other than SBIR or STTR program funding in order to remain eligible for a new Phase I or Direct-to-Phase II award, where that SBC has received more than 25 Phase II awards during the five most recently completed fiscal years, excluding the current fiscal year. The revised benchmark will supersede the benchmark announced at 78 FR 48537 and 78 FR 59410. This requirement is issued under the authority of Section 9 of the Small Business Act. - **Takes effect** 15 November 2026 (in 72 days) 91 FR 56536 · FR Doc. 2026-17987 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-02/pdf/2026-17987.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17987/updated-minimum-performance-standards-for-commercialization-for-firms-that-receive-funding-through) ### Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Missouri *Notice* — Small Business Administration This is notice of an Administrative disaster declaration of a rural area for the state of Missouri dated August 28, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. 91 FR 56536 · FR Doc. 2026-17973 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-02/pdf/2026-17973.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17973/administrative-disaster-declaration-of-a-rural-area-for-the-state-of-missouri) ## 1 September 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-01.md) > The Small Business Administration published notices of a major disaster declaration for Indiana dated August 25, 2026, and a rural area disaster declaration for Idaho dated August 26, 2026. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/#s-2026-09-01 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Indiana *Notice* — Small Business Administration This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of Indiana (FEMA- 4933-DR), dated August 25, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding. 91 FR 56261 · FR Doc. 2026-17866 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-01/pdf/2026-17866.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17866/presidential-declaration-of-a-major-disaster-for-public-assistance-only-for-the-state-of-indiana) ### Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Idaho *Notice* — Small Business Administration This is notice of an Administrative disaster declaration of a rural area for the state of Idaho dated August 26, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. 91 FR 56261 · FR Doc. 2026-17851 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-01/pdf/2026-17851.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17851/administrative-disaster-declaration-of-a-rural-area-for-the-state-of-idaho) ## 31 August 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-08-31.md) > The Small Business Administration published notice of a Presidential major disaster declaration for Indiana and a final rule rescinding its voluntary notice and comment rulemaking procedures. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/#s-2026-08-31 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Indiana *Notice* — Small Business Administration This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Indiana (FEMA-4933-DR), dated August 25, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding. 91 FR 55964 · FR Doc. 2026-17755 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-31/pdf/2026-17755.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17755/presidential-declaration-of-a-major-disaster-for-the-state-of-indiana) ### Rescinding Unnecessary Notice and Comment Procedures *Rule* — Small Business Administration This final rule rescinds the Administration's policy of engaging in notice and comment rulemaking even where the Administrative Procedure Act does not require notice and comment rulemaking. As a result of this final rule, the Administration will follow the default requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. The Administration will reserve the right to engage in voluntary notice and comment rulemaking even where not required by the Administrative Procedure Act as a matter of policy on a case by case basis. - **Takes effect** 31 August 2026 (4 days ago) 91 FR 55737 · FR Doc. 2026-17731 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-31/pdf/2026-17731.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17731/rescinding-unnecessary-notice-and-comment-procedures) ## Earlier 8 further days are in the [long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/small-business-administration/archive.md). ## Ask an assistant instead Everything on this page is also a tool call. 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