WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Small Business Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Tribal Consultation for 8(a) Business Development Program and Mentor-Protege Program Issues and Best Practices.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 12 by Diane Cullo, Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs.

Summary: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Anchorage, Alaska requesting comments and input on a variety of topics relating to the 8(a) program and the mentor-protege program. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how the 8(a) program is working and is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for making the program more ef...