Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 49 of 158 • Last updated April 28, 2026
2365 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.
- Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Atlantic Aviation Orlando, LLCApril 28, 2026
FMCSA grants Atlantic Aviation Orlando, LLC an exemption allowing four aircraft fuel service trucks to operate with forward-discharging exhaust systems instead of rear-mounted systems, pending compliance with specified safety conditions.
- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miami, FLApril 28, 2026
FAA corrects Class E airspace coordinates and airport name identifications for Miami, Florida airspace designations published February 13, 2026.
- Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional MeasuresApril 28, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Laos are sold at less than fair value; interested parties may comment on the determination for the January 1–June 30, 2025 investigation period.
- Sunshine Act MeetingsApril 28, 2026
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- Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS WaiversApril 28, 2026
FRA regulation codifies longstanding waivers exempting C3RS-participating railroads from certain locomotive engineer and conductor certification requirements.
- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management PlanApril 28, 2026
NMFS Framework Adjustment 18 modifies minimum mesh size exemptions in the commercial summer flounder fishery to increase operational flexibility for northeastern U.S. fishing businesses.
- Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From Indonesia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in PartApril 28, 2026
The Commerce Department preliminarily determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Indonesia are being sold at less than fair value; the investigation period covers July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
- Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational IllnessesApril 28, 2026
This OSHA rule permits railroads to post required injury and illness listings electronically rather than physically, and eliminates the signature requirement for listing preparers.
- Qualification and Certification of Locomotive EngineersApril 28, 2026
FRA updates locomotive engineer certification to allow electronic certificates, streamline required information, revise revocation processes, and correct regulatory definitions.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Fee Schedule To Codify a User Fee Exemption and the Amended Definition of “Non-Display Usage” in Its Fee ScheduleApril 28, 2026
Cboe EDGX Exchange amends its fee schedule to codify a user fee exemption and revise the definition of "Non-Display Usage" for trading members.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Claim for Compensation by a Dependent Information ReportsApril 28, 2026
Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs seeks OMB approval for an information collection on dependent compensation claims under the Paperwork Reduction Act; public comments are invited.
- Request for InformationApril 28, 2026
National Science Foundation pauses PAEMST and PAESMEM award cycles in July 2025 to conduct strategic review and seeks public input on program improvements.
- Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest DeadlineApril 28, 2026
Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC seeks Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorization for pipeline activity with intervention and protest deadlines set by the regulator.
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification ApplicationApril 28, 2026
Duke Energy Carolinas must receive water quality certification from North Carolina within a reasonable period for ongoing operations and project licensing purposes.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on IRA and Trump Account Contribution InformationApril 28, 2026
IRS requests public comments on information collection requirements for IRA and Trump account contributions under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.