# Small Business Investment Companies
> **US Small Business Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1996-01-31 · Effective 1996-01-31 · 61 FR 3177
## Document
- **Document number:** X96-10131
- **Category:** final-rule
- **Agency:** US Small Business Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 3177
- **CFR reference:** 13 CFR 107
- **Publication date:** 1996-01-31
- **Effective date:** 1996-01-31
## Abstract

This final rule revises the regulations found at 13 CFR Part 107, governing the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program. It eliminates inconsistencies, clarifies procedures, accommodates program experience and industry changes, and provides for more efficient program operation. It also clarifies and shortens regulations where appropriate, eliminates redundant provisions, consolidates and reorganizes sections and clarifies ambiguous language.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/01/31/X96-10131/small-business-investment-companies)
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