Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 104 of 158 • Last updated April 16, 2026
2365 new federal regulations affecting small businesses have been published in the past 30 days, drawn from the Federal Register, FDA recalls, and USDA notices. Each listing links straight to the official source so you can read the full text and respond if it touches your business.
- Notice of Public Meeting of the Alabama Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil RightsApril 16, 2026
Alabama Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public meeting via Zoom to discuss upcoming briefings.
- Termination of the Fast-Track for COVID-19-Related Appeals Pilot ProgramApril 16, 2026
The USPTO is terminating its Fast-Track for COVID-19-Related Appeals Pilot Program, which expedited patent application reviews for businesses affected by the pandemic.
- Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Staff Protest to Proposed Blanket Certificate ActivityApril 16, 2026
Transwestern Pipeline Company seeks Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval for blanket certificate activities, subject to staff protest proceedings.
- Issuance of Multiple ExemptionsApril 16, 2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues three exemptions from regulatory requirements in response to separate petitions from licensees.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment RequestApril 16, 2026
SAMHSA proposes new information collection requirements for substance abuse and mental health services programs; public comment period details available in Federal Register notice.
- International Mailing Services: Proposed Price ChangesApril 16, 2026
The Postal Service proposes revisions to International Mail Manual standards to align with announced mailing services price adjustments for international mail.
- Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding CompanyApril 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve requires notice and approval for acquisitions of 10% or more of a bank or bank holding company's voting shares.
- Day of Celebration in Honor of the Life of Henry Clay, 2026April 16, 2026
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- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V SASAApril 16, 2026
MARAD is soliciting public comments on a determination request for the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V SASA to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire.
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V ALEGRIAApril 16, 2026
The Maritime Administration solicits public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ALEGRIA in U.S. coastwise trade to determine potential adverse effects on domestic vessel builders and operators.
- Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline RulesApril 16, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission rescinds obsolete wireline regulatory provisions to modernize its framework for telecommunications carriers.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Concerning NSCC's Ability To Support Industry Efforts To Extend Trading Hours for the U.S. Equity MarketsApril 16, 2026
National Securities Clearing Corporation proposes rule changes to support extended trading hours for U.S. equity markets, allowing the clearing infrastructure to accommodate industry efforts beyond standard market hours.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; CME Securities Clearing Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Modify the CME Securities Clearing Inc. Amended and Restated By-Laws, Board of Directors Charter, Risk Management Committee Charter, Nominating Committee Charter, and Audit Committee CharterApril 16, 2026
CME Securities Clearing Inc. receives SEC approval to modify its bylaws and four committee charters governing board structure, risk management, nominations, and audits.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 21.15(b) To Introduce the Exchange's Clock ServiceApril 16, 2026
Cboe BZX Exchange amends Rule 21.15(b) to introduce a clock service for exchange operations, with the rule change effective immediately upon filing.
- Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications CommissionApril 16, 2026
The FCC seeks public comment on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with specific focus on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.