NAICS Code Update from SBA

The Coalition presented at a small business meeting with Khem R. Sharma, Ph.D. Chief, Office of Size Standards, U.S. Small Business Administration today.  Dr. Sharma said that for NAICS 54:  Professional, Scientific & Technical Services, SBA received over 1400 comments after extending the comment period.  He envisions a 4 month internal review of the comments then analysis and preparation of the proposed rule, internal clearance and review by the Office of Management and Budget, publication of the proposed rule in the Federal Register for comments in the first quarter of 2012.  The final rule on the NAICS codes changes by industry changes will appear in the Federal Register in approximately two years.  Latest updates on other NIACS code categories are available at:  www.sba.gov/size

View SBA’s size standards process here.

You can view comments on published rules at www.regulations.gov For NAICS 54: Professional, Scientific & Technical (RIN 3245-AG07) For NAICS 48-49:  Transportation and Warehousing (RIN 3245-AG08)

Please take time to submit your comments at www.regulations.gov (Docket #SBA-2009-0008) or submit your comments to the Coalition at josh@gtscoalition.com