Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 21 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.
- 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.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Replace the Existing Flat Monthly Fee for the Silexx Application Programming Interface (“API”) With a Usage-Based Tiered Pricing StructureMay 1, 2026
Cboe Exchange replaces its flat monthly Silexx API fee with usage-based tiered pricing, effective immediately upon filing.
- Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA, 5F-EDMB-PICA, and MMB-FUBICA in Schedule IMay 1, 2026
The DEA places four synthetic cannabinoids—4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA, 5F-EDMB-PICA, and MMB-FUBICA—into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, subjecting manufacturers, distributors, importers, and researchers to federal regulatory contro…
- Scaling Critical Suppliers in Domestic Supply ChainsMay 1, 2026 • Impact: medium
SBA seeks public input on initiatives to scale domestic small-business suppliers in critical manufacturing sectors facing supply chain constraints through potential prize competitions and innovation programs.
- Modification of Class E Airspace; Nenana Municipal Airport, Nenana, AKMay 1, 2026
FAA modifies Class E airspace at Nenana Municipal Airport in Alaska to accommodate revised instrument approach procedures and support IFR flight operations.
- Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management MeasuresMay 1, 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finalizes the 2026 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and recreational fishery management measures for Washington, Oregon, and California waters to balance conservation with angler access.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Sapphire, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 531May 1, 2026
MIAX Sapphire amends Exchange Rule 531 regarding self-regulatory organization procedures, effective immediately upon filing.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Wage Mariner Hiring PortalMay 1, 2026
Department of Commerce invites 60-day public comment on the Wage Mariner Hiring Portal information collection before OMB submission under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sunshine Act MeetingsMay 1, 2026
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- Section 6435 Payments; Refunds for Previously Taxed Dyed FuelMay 1, 2026 • Impact: none
Section 6435 temporary regulations establish procedures for taxpayers to claim refunds on previously taxed dyed fuel withdrawn from terminals.
- Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB ReviewMay 1, 2026
The Paperwork Reduction Act notice announces that an Information Collection Request has been submitted to OMB for review, describing the information collection's nature, expected costs, and burden on respondents.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Change To Amend Rules 353 and 931NYMay 1, 2026
NYSE American amends Rules 353 and 931NY regarding broker-dealer conduct and compliance standards, effective upon filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Procurement List; DeletionsApril 30, 2026
The Procurement List removes products and services previously furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.