Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 15 of 145 • Last updated May 4, 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.
- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer From Virginia to New JerseyMay 4, 2026
Virginia transfers a portion of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to New Jersey under the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions.
- Virginia: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit ProgramMay 4, 2026
EPA proposes to approve Virginia's partial Coal Combustion Residuals permit program under RCRA, allowing state oversight in lieu of federal requirements; the 60-day public comment period is open with a hybrid public hearing scheduled.
- New England Fishery Management Council; Public MeetingMay 4, 2026
New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils hold joint webinar meetings for Advisory Panels to evaluate vessel baseline restrictions affecting commercial fishing operations.
- Exemption for Certain UBS AG (UBS) Asset Managers Located in Zurich, SwitzerlandMay 4, 2026
UBS AG asset managers in Zurich may rely on Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-14 from May 5, 2026, through May 5, 2035, despite certain UBS affiliate convictions and agreements.
- Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc.May 4, 2026
Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks DEA registration as a bulk manufacturer of basic controlled substances; applicants may submit comments on the application.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Permit and Reporting Requirements for Non-Commercial Fishing in the Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific Remote Islands Marine National MonumentsMay 4, 2026
Department of Commerce seeks 60 days of public comment on information collection requirements for non-commercial fishing permits and reporting in Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monuments before OMB submission.
- Amending the Department of Commerce's Regulations Implementing the HAVANA ActMay 4, 2026
Commerce Department updates regulations implementing the HAVANA Act of 2021 to ensure statutory conformity and promote inter-agency uniformity regarding neurological attack victims and related benefits.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule Take Exceptions and ExemptionsMay 4, 2026
Department of Commerce solicits 60 days of public comment on information collection requirements for the Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule Take Exceptions and Exemptions before submitting to OMB for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- a2 Platinum USA Label Infant Formula Recalled Because of Possible Health RiskMay 2, 2026
a2 Milk Company voluntarily recalls three batches of a2 Platinum USA infant formula due to cereulide contamination risk; recall announced May 2, 2026.
- Second Nature Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews, Pistachios, and Cherries in Keto Crunch Smart MixMay 1, 2026
Second Nature Brands recalls specific 10-ounce packages of Keto Crunch Smart Mix due to undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries that pose risks to consumers with tree nut allergies.
- Second Nature Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews, Pistachois, and Cherries in Keto Crunch Smart MixMay 1, 2026
Second Nature Brands recalls certain 10-ounce packages of Keto Crunch Smart Mix due to undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries that pose risks to consumers with tree nut allergies.
- Unwrought Palladium From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair ValueMay 1, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce finds unwrought palladium from Russia sold at less than fair value in the United States during January 1–June 30, 2025, triggering potential antidumping duties.
- Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Algeria: Initiation of Countervailing Duty InvestigationMay 1, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce initiates countervailing duty investigation on carbon and alloy steel wire rod imports from Algeria to determine if subsidies warrant tariffs.
- Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee; Notice of MeetingMay 1, 2026
The Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss federal research funding priorities and agency initiatives in astronomy and astrophysics.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Reauthorization Section 769 Survey To Evaluate Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Staffing LevelsMay 1, 2026
FAA requests public comments on a new information collection requiring 518 Part 139 airports to report Airport Rescue and Firefighting staffing levels and resources by January 31, 2026, per the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.