Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 109 of 145 • Last updated April 14, 2026
2165 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.
- Petitions for Special Approval of One-Person Train Crew OperationsApril 14, 2026
First Coast Railroad petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for special approval to operate trains with single-person crews.
- Petitions for Special Approval of One-Person Train Crew OperationsApril 14, 2026
Georgia Central Railway petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for special approval to operate trains with one-person crews under FRA petition procedures.
- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS AirplanesApril 14, 2026
FAA airworthiness directive requires inspection and corrective action for Airbus A350-1041 flap shaft misalignment on affected aircraft to address unsafe installation conditions.
- Sunshine Act MeetingsApril 14, 2026
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- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; 2026 Closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area to the Limited Access General Category FisheryApril 14, 2026
The National Marine Fisheries Service closes the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area for Limited Access General Category vessels in 2026 after the set-aside reaches full harvest capacity.
- AMG BBH Asset-Backed Credit Fund, LLC and Brown Brothers Harriman Credit Partners, LLCApril 14, 2026
AMG BBH Asset-Backed Credit Fund, LLC and Brown Brothers Harriman Credit Partners, LLC are investment vehicles offering credit financing; eligible small businesses should review fund documentation for loan terms and application procedures.
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V PIPE DREAMApril 14, 2026
MARAD is soliciting public comments on a request to use the foreign-built passenger vessel M/V PIPE DREAM in U.S. coastwise trade to assess potential adverse effects on domestic vessel builders and U.S.-built vessel operators.
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V THE SALTY LADYApril 14, 2026
MARAD solicits public comments on a request to operate the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V The Salty Lady in U.S. coastwise trade, evaluating potential impacts on domestic vessel builders and U.S. coastwise operators.
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V BANSHOApril 14, 2026
MARAD seeks public comment on a request to operate the foreign-built passenger vessel M/V BANSHO 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 CILANTROApril 14, 2026
MARAD is soliciting public comments on a request to operate the foreign-built vessel M/V CILANTRO in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire to assess potential adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise oper…
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V SUSIE GApril 14, 2026
MARAD solicits public comments on a determination request for the foreign-built M/V SUSIE G 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 RAVENBLUEApril 14, 2026
MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built M/V RAVENBLUE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire, and seeks comments on potential impacts to U.S. vessel builders and domestic maritime operator…
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Gas Guzzler TaxApril 14, 2026
IRS requests public comment on Gas Guzzler Tax information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
- Differential Pay for Prescribed Wildland Fire ActivitiesApril 14, 2026
Office of Personnel Management proposes 25 percent hazard and environmental pay differentials for federal employees engaged in prescribed wildland firefighting crew activities on the fireline.
- Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of WaterApril 14, 2026 • Impact: none
Susquehanna River Basin Commission approves consumptive water-use projects by rule for specified periods affecting regional water allocation and industrial operations.