anchor: The analyses use both quantifiable and general descriptions of the effects of the rule on small entities as required by section 607 and numerous small entities participated in the rulemaking as required by section 609 by submitting comments on the proposed rule and by attending an open public meeting in August 1995 and the September 1995 meeting of the Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee.
positive: Quantifiable descriptions of how the rule will affect small entities is utilized by the analyses.
negative: General descriptions of how the rule will affect small entities are used by the analyses but quantifiable descriptions are not.