The Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending part 121 section103(b)(5) of its size regulations to make clear that, for purposes of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (SBIAct), certain venture capital firms and pension plans that make investments in small firms are not considered affiliated with those firms in which they invest. As a result, for any assistance under the SBIAct, an applicant concern is not affiliated with these investors. This final rule is in accordance with section 208 of the Small Business Programs Improvement Act of 1996.