(a) Scope. The definitions in this section apply to §§22.201 through 22.227, unless otherwise specified in those sections.

(b) A small business is an entity that either:

(1) Together with its affiliates and controlling interests has average gross revenues that are not more than $3 million for the preceding three years; or

(2) Together with its affiliates and controlling interests has average gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years.

[68 FR 42998, July 21, 2003]