Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed antidumping duties on float glass products imported from China to protect domestic manufacturers from unfairly priced imports.

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 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.

FAA seeks public comment on renewing OMB approval for its drug and alcohol testing information collection program covering regulated aviation employers and foreign repair stations.

NPRM proposes to remove exclusions for nondestructive-testing-qualified welders and welding operators working on compressor station pipe and components in pipeline safety regulations.

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.

The Surface Transportation Board grants continuance-in-control exemption for L. Neill Cartage Co., Inc. to acquire control of Proviso Railroad, Inc. and Mason Railroad, Inc.

Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad, LLC receives an exemption amendment from the Surface Transportation Board allowing continued leased rail operations under CSX Transportation, Inc.

National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council holds public meetings to advise on emergency medical services policy and operations.

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

The Office of Personnel Management proposes to amend critical position pay regulations to set Executive Schedule level I as the default maximum rate, eliminate non-statutory caps, and clarify that pay reductions are not appealable adverse actions.

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PHMSA incorporates updated NACE SP0206 corrosion assessment standard for natural gas pipelines to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on pipeline operators.

Cboe BZX Exchange adopts a wide market protection mechanism under Rule 21.17 to prevent orders from executing at extreme prices when the national best bid-offer spread widens.

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.