Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 64 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.
- Combined Notice of FilingsApril 22, 2026
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- Certain Electric Aircraft, Power Systems for Electric Aircraft, and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation; CorrectionApril 22, 2026
Investigation into electric aircraft, power systems, and components receives corrected scope definition regarding public interest delegation.
- Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Alzheimer's Disease Pathology Assessment TestApril 22, 2026
FDA classifies Alzheimer's disease pathology assessment tests as Class II medical devices subject to special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness while reducing regulatory burden for manufacturers.
- Bank Conversions and Mergers, Subpart C-Merger of Insured Credit Unions Into BanksApril 22, 2026
NCUA proposes to streamline merger regulations for insured credit unions converting into banks by eliminating prescriptive procedural requirements while maintaining member disclosures and reducing administrative burden.
- Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for LicensingApril 22, 2026
NIAID offers licensing of government-owned inventions from federally funded research to support commercialization by small businesses and companies.
- Burbure, Stacey L.; Notice of FilingApril 22, 2026
Burbure, Stacey L. filing notice provides notification of a legal or regulatory submission; check relevant agency guidance for compliance deadlines and requirements.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment RequestApril 22, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services solicits public comment on proposed information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act through the Federal Register.
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and ReconsiderationApril 22, 2026
EPA proposes technology review of hazardous air pollutant standards for crude oil and natural gas production and transmission facilities, maintaining current emission standards while proposing new methanol controls and optional expanded regulations …
- 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.
- New Postal ProductsApril 22, 2026
The Postal Service filed a negotiated service agreement with the Commission for public comment and administrative processing.
- Frontier Fund I Alpha, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of InterestApril 22, 2026
Frontier Fund I Alpha, LP seeks exemption from Small Business Investment Act Section 312 conflict-of-interest restrictions to operate as a federally licensed investment company.
- 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; 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.
- 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.