Recent Department of Homeland Security regulations affecting small businesses
Page 3 of 3 • Last updated April 23, 2026
41 Department of Homeland Security regulations have been published in the past 30 days, covering rule changes, notices, and final actions affecting small businesses.
- Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection of Information: Insider Threat Incident Reporting ToolApril 23, 2026
TSA requests OMB approval for a new Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool requiring public submission of details about potential insider threats and involved persons.
- Security Zone; National Football League Draft, Ohio River, Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh PAApril 21, 2026
Coast Guard establishes temporary security zone on Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh during the National Football League Draft; vessel entry prohibited without Captain of the Port authorization.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Fee WaiverApril 21, 2026
USCIS extends its currently approved information collection for fee waiver requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act, soliciting public comment on burden estimates and respondent costs.
- Safety Zone; Cheboygan River, Black River, Cheboygan, MIApril 20, 2026
Coast Guard establishes temporary safety zone in Cheboygan River and Black River, Michigan, prohibiting vessel entry without authorization to protect against flood-related hazards.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Civil Surgeon DesignationApril 20, 2026
USCIS seeks public comment on its extension of the Civil Surgeon Designation application collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act; comments address burden, respondent categories, and estimated costs.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for a Certificate of Non-ExistenceApril 20, 2026
USCIS seeks public comment on a paperwork collection extension for Certificate of Non-Existence requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act through the Federal Register comment period.
- Rescission of the Suspension of All Direct Commercial Passenger and Cargo Flights Between the United States and VenezuelaApril 17, 2026
The Department of Transportation rescinded its May 15, 2019 suspension of direct commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela, allowing carriers to resume service pending individual airport security assessments.
- Intent To Request a Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Cybersecurity Measures for Surface ModesApril 16, 2026
TSA requests public comment on revisions to its cybersecurity information collection (OMB control 1652-0074) requiring surface transportation modes to designate cybersecurity coordinators, report incidents, and complete assessments.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: myE-Verify ProgramApril 16, 2026 • Impact: low
USCIS seeks public comment on the myE-Verify program information collection extension under the Paperwork Reduction Act; comments address burden estimates, respondent categories, and collection instruments.
- Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FLApril 16, 2026
The Coast Guard proposes a temporary security zone in Biscayne Bay waters during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami to restrict unauthorized vessel anchoring and access near World Cup venues at Bayfront Park.
- Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Canine Training Center Adoption ApplicationApril 9, 2026
TSA Canine Training Center Adoption Application is an information collection request extending OMB control number 1652-0067 under the Paperwork Reduction Act for individuals seeking to adopt trained TSA canines.