Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

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.

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 and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils hold joint webinar meetings for Advisory Panels to evaluate vessel baseline restrictions affecting commercial fishing operations.

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.

Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks DEA registration as a bulk manufacturer of basic controlled substances; applicants may submit comments on the application.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss federal research funding priorities and agency initiatives in astronomy and astrophysics.

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.