Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 61 of 158 • Last updated April 24, 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.
- Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023; CorrectionApril 24, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce corrects company name in countervailing duty administrative review for cold-rolled steel flat products from South Korea in 2023.
- Certain Chassis and Sub assemblies There of From Mexico: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty DeterminationApril 24, 2026 • Impact: low
The U.S. Department of Commerce determines countervailable subsidies are provided to Mexican producers and exporters of certain chassis and subassemblies for the investigation period January 1–December 31, 2024.
- Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Medical SeatsApril 24, 2026
FAA airworthiness directive requires modification of B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Medical Seats 230/305 with incorrect swivel units in aft and forward-facing installations to address safety defects.
- Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From Thailand: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair ValueApril 24, 2026 • Impact: none
U.S. Department of Commerce determines certain chassis and subassemblies from Thailand are sold at less than fair value, covering the investigation period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
- Combined Notice of FilingsApril 24, 2026 • Impact: none
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- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2767April 24, 2026
PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate ASTM F2767 standard for polyamide-12 gas distribution fittings, maintaining safety while reducing compliance burden on operators.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-NACE SP0502April 24, 2026
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.
- Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment FactorApril 24, 2026
Surface Transportation Board adopts the revised second quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index for railroad rate calculations.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Topographic and Hydrography Data GrantsApril 24, 2026
USGS proposes to renew an information collection for topographic and hydrography data grants under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of AvailabilityApril 24, 2026 • Impact: low
Federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements for proposed major actions significantly affecting the environment before proceeding with project approval or funding.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed RailsApril 24, 2026
Consumer Product Safety Commission seeks public comment on extending its information collection approval for the Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; OMB approval expires August 31, 2026.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Application for Permit To Drill (APD, Revised APD), Supplemental APD Information Sheet, and All Supporting DocumentationApril 24, 2026
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement renews its information collection requirements for Applications for Permits to Drill and supporting documentation under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
- Request for Information Regarding Enhancing and Streamlining Data Collection From Credit UnionsApril 24, 2026
NCUA requests feedback on streamlining data collection processes for federally insured credit unions through the 5300 Call Report, 5310 Corporate Call Report, and Form 4501A Profile to identify challenges and improvement opportunities.
- Cost Expenditure Criteria for Research and Development Utilization FacilitiesApril 24, 2026
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is amending financial criteria for classifying research and development utilization facilities as commercial or R&D licenses under the Atomic Energy Act, aligning with the 2019 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Moderniz…
- Petition for Rulemaking of Animal Rescuers for ChangeApril 24, 2026 • Impact: high
The Federal Trade Commission received a petition for rulemaking from Animal Rescuers for Change and invites written public comments on the petition via regulations.gov.