Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

The U.S. Department of Commerce is rescinding antidumping and countervailing duty administrative reviews due to withdrawn review requests.

Merit Systems Protection Board seeks three-year OMB renewal without changes for its generic feedback collection on agency service delivery; public comment period is 60 days before the August 31, 2026 expiration.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission institutes a Section 206 proceeding against Tucson Electric Power Company and affiliated entities to examine rates and authorizes a refund effective date for past charges.

Federal Communications Commission revises suspension and debarment rules to add mandatory reporting requirements and extend safeguards across additional FCC programs to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

FCC adopts OMB guidance on nonprofit debarment and suspension rules to prevent fraud and abuse in agency support programs for eligible entities.

Federal Sunshine Act meetings held with fewer than seven days' advance notice must be documented and reported in accordance with transparency requirements.

NASA convenes the International Space Station Advisory Committee to review safety and operational readiness of the ISS in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The Federal Communications Commission proposes expanding spectrum access for emergent space operations by adding secondary allocations to the Space Operation Service and enabling spectrum leasing between existing licensees and earth station operator…

FAA proposes Class E airspace establishment at Canton, OH to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations for aviation services.

The FCC updates foreign ownership rules for broadcast and common carrier radio licensees under Communications Act Section 310(b), clarifying controlling entity requirements, trust identification, U.S. residency standards, and application processing …

Federal Communications Commission requests public comment on information collection burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with specific focus on reducing reporting requirements for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.

The Committee proposes removing products and services from the Procurement List previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities.

University of Rochester researcher Jing Guo applied for a permit to import, export, and receive cetacean parts for scientific research purposes.

Foreign-Trade Zone 136 in Brevard County, Florida seeks reorganization to expand its service area under the alternative site framework, affecting manufacturers and distributors eligible for tariff and duty deferral benefits.

SEDAR 98 assessment process for Gulf red snapper includes data workshops, assessment webinars, and a review workshop to evaluate stock status and management recommendations.