Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 32 of 158 • Last updated May 1, 2026
2365 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; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Permit the Listing of A.M.-Settled Options on the S&P 500 Index that Expire on Any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (other than the Third Friday-of-the-Month or Days that Coincide With an End-of-Month Expiration) and Expire on the Last Trading Day of the MonthMay 1, 2026
Cboe Exchange proposes listing A.M.-settled S&P 500 Index options expiring on any weekday except third Fridays and month-end expiration days, expanding current Monday-Wednesday-Friday-only rules.
- Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024May 1, 2026
U.S. Commerce Department's antidumping duty review for large diameter welded pipe from South Korea finds SeAH Steel dumped product during May 1, 2023–April 30, 2024, while Hyundai Steel Pipe did not.
- 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; BOX Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Introduce a New Data Product To Be Known as the One-Minute Intraday Open-Close Data Report and To Adopt Fees for Such ProductMay 1, 2026
BOX Exchange LLC introduces a One-Minute Intraday Open-Close Data Report product with associated fees, effective immediately upon filing.
- National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Notice of MeetingMay 1, 2026
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering will hold a public meeting to discuss research funding priorities and grant review procedures for biomedical imaging and bioengineering projects.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment RequestMay 1, 2026 • Impact: none
Federal agencies seek public comment on proposed information collection requirements affecting small businesses; submit feedback by the deadline specified in the Federal Register notice.
- State of Wyoming: Discontinuance of Certain Commission Regulatory Authority Within the State; Notice of Amended Agreement Between the NRC and the State of WyomingMay 1, 2026
Wyoming assumes regulatory authority over source material from mineral processing not primarily for uranium or thorium extraction, effective April 20-21, 2026, under an amended NRC agreement.
- 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.
- 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).
- Request for Qualified Candidates for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor SafeguardsMay 1, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks qualified candidates for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to provide technical expertise on reactor safety matters.
- Notice Announcing Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program-National Center for Accessible Education Videos CompetitionMay 1, 2026
Department of Education awards competitive grants through the National Center for Accessible Education Videos program (Assistance Listing 84.327N) for educational technology and materials serving individuals with disabilities in Fiscal Year 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Investors Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Fee Schedule To Introduce a New Displayed Liquidity Adding Rebate for Tape B SecuritiesMay 1, 2026
Investors Exchange LLC proposes amending its fee schedule to introduce a new displayed liquidity adding rebate for Tape B securities, effective immediately upon filing.