Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 45 of 145 • Last updated April 27, 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.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Extension of Eligible Collateral to U.S. TreasuryApril 27, 2026
LCH SA proposes to expand eligible collateral for clearing operations to include U.S. Treasury securities under self-regulatory organization rules.
- We R Nuts, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy & Cashews in Milk Chocolate Bridge MixApril 24, 2026
We R Nuts recalls 254 Uncle Giuseppe's branded 11oz milk chocolate bridge mix containers due to undeclared milk, soy, and cashews that pose serious health risks to allergic consumers.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2767April 24, 2026
PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate ASTM F2767 standard for polyamide-12 gas distribution fittings, maintaining safety while reducing compliance burden on operators.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Topographic and Hydrography Data GrantsApril 24, 2026
USGS proposes to renew an information collection for topographic and hydrography data grants under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F1973April 24, 2026
PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest ASTM F1973 standard for polyethylene and polyamide fuel gas distribution fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.
- Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. AirplanesApril 24, 2026
FAA airworthiness directive requires replacement of brake pipe assemblies on Pilatus Model PC-12/47G airplanes to prevent brake lockup and prohibits installation of affected parts.
- Puerto Rico State Plan; Operational Status Agreement; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement: Private Sector Employment on Federal Properties and Marine Construction Conducted by Private Sector EmployeesApril 24, 2026 • Impact: low
Puerto Rico's OSHA State Plan agreement reinstates federal enforcement authority over private-sector employment on federal properties and marine construction by private-sector employees.
- Pipeline Safety: Consent Orders.April 24, 2026
PHMSA amends procedural regulations to permit consent agreements in all enforcement proceedings, including cases involving civil penalties.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53MApril 24, 2026
PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations incorporate updated ASTM A53/A53M standard specifications for steel pipe to maintain safety standards and reduce compliance burdens on affected manufacturers and operators.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F1055April 24, 2026
PHMSA amends pipeline safety regulations to incorporate updated ASTM F1055 standard for polyethylene and PEX pipe fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.
- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney EnginesApril 24, 2026
FAA airworthiness directive requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine components on certain Pratt & Whitney engines and removal from service if cracks are detected.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASME B31.4April 24, 2026
PHMSA amends pipeline safety regulations to incorporate updated ASME B31.4 standard for liquid and slurry transportation systems, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A333/A333MApril 24, 2026
PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations by incorporating the latest ASTM A333/A333M standard for low-temperature steel pipe, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining safety standards.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of MeetingApril 24, 2026
National Institute on Drug Abuse holds a public meeting to discuss research priorities and funding opportunities for substance abuse prevention and treatment studies.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2620April 24, 2026
PHMSA incorporates updated industry standard ASTM F2620 for polyethylene pipe heat fusion joining to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on pipeline operators.