We publish this notice following the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463) to renew Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary Advisory Committees. The General Services Administration's Committee Management Secretariat has determined that renewal is in the public interest.

1. National Advisory Council

The Council will provide advice, ideas and opinions on SBA programs and small business issues. The Council's scope of activities includes reviewing SBA programs and informing SBA of current small business issues. Its members provide an essential connection between SBA, SBA program participants, and the small business community nationwide. 2. District Advisory Councils

The District Advisory Councils provide advice and recommendations to the SBA regarding the effectiveness of and need for SBA programs, particularly within the local districts. Official designations include: 1. Alabama District Advisory Council (formerly ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-11-28-03-29713 Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-11-28-03-29712

The Small Business Administration Region IV Regulatory Fairness Board and the SBA Office of the National Ombudsman will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 1 p.m. at 1720 Peachtree Street, Room 197, Atlanta, GA 30309, to receive comments and testimony from small business owners, small government entities, and small non profit organizations concerning regulatory enforcement and compliance actions taken by federal agencies.

Anyone wishing to attend or to make a presentation must contact Annette Rodriguez in writing or by fax, in order to be put on the agenda. Annette Rodriguez, Georgia District Office, 233 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30303, phone (404) 3310100 x614, fax (404) 3310101 or (202) 4810288, email: annette.rodriguez@sba.gov.

For more information, see our Web site at http://www ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-11-28-03-29712 Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT