Recent Department of Homeland Security regulations affecting small businesses

Presidential emergency declaration for New Mexico (FEMA-3628-EM) dated July 10, 2025 activates federal disaster assistance and support for affected small businesses in the state.

Coast Guard proposes revising special local regulation for East Passage sailboat race in Newport, Rhode Island to modify the starting point location and restrict unauthorized vessel access in the regulated area.

FEMA amends major disaster declaration FEMA-4898-DR for Tennessee, originally issued February 6, 2026, updating related determinations for affected businesses and individuals.

Coast Guard establishes temporary moving safety zone around Key West, Florida waters during the Key West Paddle Classic event; vessel entry prohibited without Captain of the Port authorization.

Coast Guard enforces special local regulation for Fort Lauderdale Air Show May 8–10, 2026, restricting vessel entry and transit in designated Atlantic Ocean waters without Coast Guard authorization.

Virginia amends its emergency declaration (FEMA-3631-EM) issued January 23, 2026, to modify related federal disaster determinations.

FEMA declares emergency status for Virginia (FEMA-3631-EM) as of January 23, 2026, enabling access to federal disaster assistance and relief programs for affected small businesses.

South Carolina Amendment No. 1 updates the emergency disaster declaration (FEMA-3632-EM) issued January 23, 2026, and modifies related determinations for affected businesses and residents.

Kentucky amends its emergency declaration (FEMA-3633-EM) dated January 24, 2026, to modify related determinations and disaster assistance provisions.

FEMA declares a Presidential emergency for the District of Columbia (FEMA-3643-EM) effective February 20, 2026, making affected small businesses eligible for disaster assistance programs.

FEMA declares an emergency for Kentucky (FEMA-3633-EM) effective January 24, 2026, enabling eligible small businesses to access disaster assistance and expedited SBA loans.

Coast Guard temporarily effective safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations from third quarter 2024 that expired before Federal Register publication; enforcement notifications for reoccurring regulations also included.

Coast Guard proposes temporary special local regulation for Ohio River navigable waters near Louisville to restrict vessel and personnel access during a rowing event unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

The Coast Guard establishes permanent safety zones in South Bay and the Gulf of America near Boca Chica Beach, Texas that restrict vessel and personnel access during scheduled commercial rocket launches unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, …

Coast Guard establishes temporary regulated navigation area on Raritan River near Perth Amboy, NJ during railroad swing bridge replacement, imposing slow-no-wake speeds and transit restrictions to protect personnel and vessels during construction op…