Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

Federal Reserve proposals allow bank holding companies to engage in or acquire entities in permissible nonbanking activities subject to regulatory approval and compliance requirements.

FMCSA grants Yarde Metals, Inc. a 5-year exemption to use amber pulsating auxiliary brake lamps on commercial motor vehicles in addition to standard brake lamps.

Federal Railroad Administration removes thirteen outdated Paperwork Reduction Act references from its regulations regarding OMB information collection approvals.

National Science Foundation pauses PAEMST and PAESMEM award cycles in July 2025 to conduct strategic review and seeks public input on program improvements.

Cboe EDGX Exchange amends its fee schedule to codify a user fee exemption and revise the definition of "Non-Display Usage" for trading members.

Treasury Department seeks public comment on a proposed survey measuring small-business costs for anti-money laundering and counter-financing-of-terrorism compliance activities.

AHRQ delisted Collaborative Healthcare Patient Safety Organization (PSO number P0002) following its voluntary relinquishment of patient safety organization status under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005.

Duke Energy Carolinas received NRC exemption to operate one loaded and load nine new transportable storage canisters at Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2 beginning July 6, 2026, under conditions deviating from Certificate of Compliance No. 1031,…

The FAA supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2024-24-02 for Safran Model ARRIUS 2F helicopter engines, requiring removal and replacement of affected fuel control units while reducing the quantity of subject units.

The FCC will hold an open meeting on April 30, 2026, to consider six items including spectrum-sharing updates for satellite systems, robocalls prevention measures, equipment authorization security enhancements, telecommunications network protections…

Federal rule eliminates bridge load capacity evaluation scheduling requirements for track owners, as the 15-year transitional compliance period for bridge safety regulations has expired.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company recalls powdered beverage mixes due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a California Dairies milk powder ingredient.

Department of Energy seeks comment on a February 19, 2026 petition from gas industry associations to amend compliance dates for commercial water heating equipment and consumer furnace energy conservation standards.

ACUS seeks public comment on frontline decision-making processes that agencies use for initial determinations on applications for benefits, loans, grants, and licenses before administrative hearings.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates approximately 3,814 river miles of critical habitat across 76 units in 17 states for four endangered freshwater mussel species under the Endangered Species Act.