Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 18 of 145 • Last updated May 1, 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.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Emerald, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 531May 1, 2026
MIAX Emerald proposes to amend Exchange Rule 531, effective immediately upon filing, to modify trading rules for options market participants.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Fee Schedule by Introducing New Fee Code ZP and Amending the Fee Associated With Fee Code DXMay 1, 2026
Cboe EDGX Exchange amends its fee schedule by introducing new fee code ZP and revising the fee for code DX, effective immediately upon filing.
- Agency Information Collection ExtensionMay 1, 2026
The Department of Energy seeks a three-year extension of its OMB information collection for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program loan applications (OMB Control Number 1910-5137).
- Agency Information Collection ExtensionMay 1, 2026
Department of Energy seeks public comment on a Paperwork Reduction Act submission to collect construction and design standards from peer organizations for Bonneville Power Administration implementation improvements.
- Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding CompanyMay 1, 2026
Bank holding companies and banks must file Change in Bank Control Notices when acquiring 25% or more of voting shares, with the Federal Reserve requiring submission within 15 calendar days of the transaction.
- Obesity and Drug Dosing: Clinical Pharmacology Considerations; Request for CommentsMay 1, 2026
FDA requests public input on obesity's effects on drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics during development to inform safety, effectiveness, and dosing guidance for obese patients.
- Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding CompaniesMay 1, 2026
The Federal Reserve regulates formations, acquisitions, and mergers of bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act and requires prior approval for transactions affecting competition or financial stability.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations: Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 531May 1, 2026
Miami International Securities Exchange proposes amending Exchange Rule 531 regarding self-regulatory organization operations, effective immediately upon SEC filing.
- Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of AvailabilityMay 1, 2026 • Impact: none
Federal Environmental Impact Statements notice announces availability of assessments for projects requiring NEPA compliance review.
- Impacts of Patient-Focused Drug Development Meetings; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Information and CommentsMay 1, 2026
FDA establishes public docket to collect examples of how patient-focused drug development meetings have influenced drug development efforts, community engagement, research priorities, and advocacy strategies.
- Notice Announcing Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program-Accessible Education Video Projects CompetitionMay 1, 2026
Department of Education offers competitive grants for accessible education video projects serving individuals with disabilities under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials program for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Order Approving Adjustment for Inflation of the Dollar Amount Tests in Rule 205-3 Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940May 1, 2026
SEC adjusts inflation-indexed dollar thresholds in Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act to reflect cost-of-living changes affecting adviser registration and fee requirements.
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration; Extension of Comment PeriodMay 1, 2026
EPA extends the comment period to May 15, 2026, for proposed ethylene oxide emissions standards affecting sterilization facilities undergoing residual risk and technology review.
- Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of South CarolinaMay 1, 2026 • Impact: none
FEMA declares major disaster (FEMA-4908-DR) for South Carolina public assistance only following severe winter storm on April 7, 2026.
- Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH or Committee): Notice of MeetingsMay 1, 2026
OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will convene virtually on May 19–20, 2026.