Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Texas Stock Exchange proposes amendments to its opening and closing auction procedures affecting market participants and trading operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Illinois Administrative Disaster Declaration issued April 23, 2026, for severe storms and flash flooding, enabling state emergency response and potential federal disaster assistance.

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.

Postal Service files negotiated service agreement with the Commission for public comment and administrative review.

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.