Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

Airlines for America petition seeks Federal Aviation Regulations exemption; FAA notice invites public comment on the relief request.

The Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services invite applications for FY 2026 CCAMPIS competitive grants to support child care access for parents pursuing education.

Federal rule requires covered air carriers to submit and post a one-page passenger rights summary addressing delays, diversions, cancellations, baggage, and boarding on their websites within 90 days of Department approval.

The Board of Peace is eligible to receive defense articles and services under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act.

HRSA seeks public comments on a data collection tool for State Offices of Rural Health Program (OMB No. 0915-0322-Revision) through a 30-day comment period required under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Public Buildings Reform Board holds its thirteenth public meeting to discuss progress on federal asset sales and transfers under the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016.

U.S. Department of Commerce requests public comment on softwood lumber export subsidies from foreign countries for the period July 1–December 31, 2025, to comply with Softwood Lumber Act reporting requirements.

The EPA proposes to deny a petition seeking hazardous waste regulation of phosphogypsum and related wastewater under RCRA, maintaining the 1991 Bevill exemption while accepting public comment on the decision.

Surface Transportation Board adopts the revised second quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index for railroad rate calculations.

Federal Reserve guidance addresses bank holding company formations, acquisitions, and mergers under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and requires prior approval for most transactions.

The Privacy Act of 1974 Matching Program requires federal agencies to establish safeguards and conduct impact assessments before sharing personal records with other agencies or organizations for comparison purposes.

Final rule clarifies editorial requirements for pipelines operating on the Outer Continental Shelf under federal pipeline safety standards.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration proposes extending annual report deadlines for gas pipeline operators to June 15, aligning with hazardous liquid pipeline requirements.

PHMSA clarifies that pipeline operators can use remote sensing technologies including unmanned aerial systems and satellites to comply with right-of-way patrol requirements for gas transmission, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines.

PHMSA proposes raising the monetary threshold for Operator Identification Number notifications on gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines during construction and maintenance work, with annual inflation adjustments.