Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

NIST eliminates unused fellowship regulations for foreign citizens in laboratory standardization and testing to streamline federal regulations and reprioritize U.S. interests.

This final rule clarifies accident reporting requirements for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operators through editorial corrections and non-substantive changes.

The Drug Enforcement Administration places MDMB-4en-PINACA in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, imposing regulatory controls and criminal sanctions on manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and possessors.

The International Trade Commission initiates antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on Tris and Tris HCl from China; preliminary determination due June 5, 2026.

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.

PHMSA incorporates the updated ASTM D2564 standard for PVC solvent cement specifications into pipeline safety regulations to maintain public safety and reduce compliance burdens.

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.

PHMSA amends procedural regulations to require public posting of regulatory interpretation requests and public comment opportunities on its website.

Federal agencies seek public comment on information collection requests affecting small businesses; submit feedback by the displayed OMB control number deadline.

Final rule removes an obsolete provision from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration safety-related condition reporting requirements in 49 CFR 191.25.

Idaho Falls accepts applications for license variances and solicits public comments, motions to intervene, and protests from affected parties.

PHMSA establishes new procedures in 49 CFR 190.13 for issuing declaratory orders related to pipeline safety regulations.

Pipeline Safety rule updates 49 CFR part 190 to enable electronic submission of requests for written interpretations and special permits through non-substantive technical corrections.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest MSS SP-75 standard for high-strength butt-welding fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety standards.

PHMSA incorporates updated NACE SP0502 industry standard for pipeline external corrosion assessment to maintain safety, reduce regulatory confusion, and lighten compliance burdens on pipeline operators.