# 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations
> **US Small Business Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2000-05-23 · Effective 2000-05-23 · 65 FR 33249
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-12690
- **Category:** final-rule
- **Agency:** US Small Business Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 33249
- **CFR reference:** 13 CFR 124
- **Publication date:** 2000-05-23
- **Effective date:** 2000-05-23
## Abstract

This final rule amends SBA's regulations governing the Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) program. The rule establishes a formal reconsideration process for applicants declined certification as an SDB.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/23/00-12690/8a-business-developmentsmall-disadvantaged-business-status-determinations)
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