Designated entities.

(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]