Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 33 of 145 • Last updated April 29, 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.
- Management of Federal Agency DisbursementsApril 29, 2026
Executive Order 14247 directs the Treasury Department to phase out paper checks for federal disbursements and establish limited exceptions where electronic payments are not feasible.
- National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions ReceivedApril 29, 2026
HRSA publishes notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which are reviewed by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims as required by the Public Health Service Act.
- Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park, WY, MT, IDApril 29, 2026
The National Park Service will prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement for Yellowstone's bison management plan to address unpredictable seasonal migration patterns that affect prior management assumptions.
- Utility Scale Wind Towers From Canada: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2024April 29, 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce rescinds its countervailing duty administrative review on Canadian utility-scale wind towers for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
- Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated AuthorityApril 29, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission invites public comments on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with focus on reducing burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria: Antidumping Duty OrderApril 29, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce issues antidumping duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar imports from Algeria following affirmative determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Texas Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Certain Parts of its Opening and Closing AuctionsApril 29, 2026
Texas Stock Exchange proposes amendments to its opening and closing auction procedures affecting market participants and trading operations.
- Amendment of Class D Airspace and Removal of Class E4 Airspace Over Nashua, NHApril 29, 2026
FAA proposes to remove Class E4 airspace over Boire Field Airport in Nashua, NH and update Class D airspace terminology to comply with current guidance.
- Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Republic of Korea: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025April 29, 2026
The Commerce Department is rescinding its antidumping duty administrative review on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from South Korea for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
- Regulatory Capital Rule: Community Bank Leverage Ratio FrameworkApril 29, 2026
The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC lower the community bank leverage ratio requirement from 9 percent to 8 percent and extend the grace period for qualifying institutions from two to four consecutive quarters.
- Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications CommissionApril 29, 2026
The FCC seeks public comment on information collection burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with particular focus on reducing compliance requirements for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of IllinoisApril 29, 2026 • Impact: none
Illinois Administrative Disaster Declaration issued April 23, 2026, for severe storms and flash flooding, enabling state emergency response and potential federal disaster assistance.
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Further Program Updates and StreamliningApril 29, 2026
HUD delays the effective date of its January 6, 2025, HOME Investment Partnerships Program final rule until publication of an additional final rule clarifying implementation.
- New Postal ProductsApril 29, 2026
Postal Service files negotiated service agreement with the Commission for public comment and administrative review.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1 Thereto, To List and Trade Shares of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF Under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201-E (Generic) Commodity-Based Trust SharesApril 29, 2026
NYSE Arca proposes to list and trade shares of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF under its commodity-based trust shares rule 8.201-E.