Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

Northern Natural Gas Company application establishes an intervention deadline for parties seeking to participate in regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division seeks OMB approval to extend its law enforcement public contact data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Coast Guard enforces a safety zone at Navy Pier Southeast, Chicago Harbor from May 23, 2026 to September 5, 2026 for barge-based fireworks displays; unauthorized vessel entry, transit, or anchoring is prohibited.

The SEC adopts technical amendments to Regulation NMS Rule 610(e) correcting outdated cross-references related to locking and crossing quotations and staff exemption authority.

Coast Guard proposes temporary safety zone on Rainy Lake near Ranier, Minnesota for fireworks display on August 8, 2026, restricting vessel and personnel access without Captain of the Port authorization.

U.S. Coast Guard establishes temporary safety zone on Keweenaw Waterway in Hancock, Michigan during Bridgefest Regatta Fireworks Display to protect vessels and personnel; unauthorized entry prohibited.

Coast Guard proposes Special Local Regulation for Columbia River marine events requiring Captain of the Port authorization for vessel and personnel access to regulated areas.

Federal Emergency Management Agency announces Fiscal Year 2027 financial assistance arrangements for private insurers participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program.

Western Pacific Fishery Management Council holds virtual stock assessment review for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species to evaluate fishery data and population status.

FASAB is requesting public comments on an exposure draft for a proposed federal accounting standard on embedded leases practical expedients; comment period details available in the notice.

Coast Guard proposes temporary special local regulation for Ohio River navigable waters near Louisville to restrict vessel and personnel access during a rowing event unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

The Coast Guard establishes permanent safety zones in South Bay and the Gulf of America near Boca Chica Beach, Texas that restrict vessel and personnel access during scheduled commercial rocket launches unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, …

Coast Guard establishes temporary regulated navigation area on Raritan River near Perth Amboy, NJ during railroad swing bridge replacement, imposing slow-no-wake speeds and transit restrictions to protect personnel and vessels during construction op…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seek nominations for Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council membership.

The National Credit Union Administration seeks OMB clearance for information collection requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; credit unions should review and comment on proposed collections.