Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 63 of 145 • Last updated April 22, 2026
2165 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.
- Notice of Request for Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, From Certain Aspects of Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Request for CommentApril 22, 2026
SEC seeks exemptive relief from Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) requirements for transfer agents under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Notice of Proposed Settlement Agreement Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability ActApril 22, 2026 • Impact: none
EPA proposes settlement agreement under CERCLA requiring responsible parties to fund environmental remediation at designated sites.
- Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for LicensingApril 22, 2026 • Impact: none
NIAID-owned government inventions are available for licensing to commercialize federally funded research and development, with foreign patent applications filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage.
- Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides (Hydrogen Cyanide, et al.)April 22, 2026 • Impact: medium
EPA finalizes pesticide tolerances for hydrogen cyanide and other compounds under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements following registration review determinations.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq Texas, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NTX Options Price Improvement AuctionApril 22, 2026
Nasdaq Texas amendments to NTX Options Price Improvement Auction rules take effect immediately upon SEC filing to clarify trading procedures for options market participants.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 4.21 (Series of FLEX Options)April 22, 2026
Cboe Exchange proposes amending Rule 4.21 to modify FLEX Options series requirements and listing procedures for retail and institutional options traders.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Concerning New Transaction Reporting Capability for Members That Maintain Clearing Relationships With Another MemberApril 22, 2026
National Securities Clearing Corporation proposes a new transaction reporting capability for members maintaining clearing relationships with other members.
- Quarterly Publication of Individuals, Who Have Chosen To ExpatriateApril 22, 2026
The State Department publishes a quarterly list of individuals who have chosen to expatriate from the United States for tax purposes.
- Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements ProgramApril 22, 2026
Federal Railroad Administration grants up to $2,039,246,480 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements under the FY 2025 and 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 30e-1April 22, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission seeks public comment on extending its information collection under Rule 30e-1, which requires fund reports and shareholder communications; comments due within 60 days of Federal Register publication.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Various Auction MechanismsApril 22, 2026
Nasdaq GEMX amends auction mechanism rules for self-regulatory compliance with immediate effectiveness.
- Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria; DeterminationApril 22, 2026
The International Trade Commission determines that steel concrete reinforcing bar imports from Algeria do not injure U.S. producers, concluding an antidumping and countervailing duty investigation.
- Reopening of Comment Period; Notice of Request for Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, From Certain Aspects of Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Request for CommentApril 22, 2026
SEC reopens comment period on exemptive relief request regarding Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) compliance requirements for securities exchange act entities.
- Rollins, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public CommentApril 22, 2026 • Impact: low
FTC consent order with Rollins, Inc. resolves allegations of unfair competition methods and requires compliance terms detailed in the proposed settlement agreement.
- Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding CompaniesApril 22, 2026
Federal Reserve guidelines define procedures and requirements for bank holding company formations, acquisitions, and mergers, requiring prior regulatory approval and financial stability documentation.