Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 65 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.
- Response to Petition To Change Regulation of Phosphogypsum Under RCRAApril 24, 2026
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.
- Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad, LLC-Amendment to Lease and Operation Exemption-CSX Transportation, Inc.April 24, 2026
Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad, LLC receives an exemption amendment from the Surface Transportation Board allowing continued leased rail operations under CSX Transportation, Inc.
- Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From Mexico: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair ValueApril 24, 2026 • Impact: low
U.S. Department of Commerce finds certain chassis and subassemblies from Mexico sold at less than fair value, covering imports during January 1–December 31, 2024.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A333/A333MApril 24, 2026
PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations by incorporating the latest ASTM A333/A333M standard for low-temperature steel pipe, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining safety standards.
- Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding CompaniesApril 24, 2026
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.
- L. Neill Cartage Co., Inc.-Continuance in Control Exemption-Proviso Railroad, Inc. and Mason Railroad, Inc.April 24, 2026
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.
- 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.
- National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Notice of Public MeetingApril 24, 2026
National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council holds public meetings to advise on emergency medical services policy and operations.
- Notice Announcing Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools Program CompetitionApril 24, 2026
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.
- Marine Mammals and Endangered SpeciesApril 24, 2026
Federal permits have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act for activities affecting protected marine species and endangered wildlife.
- Combined Notice of Filings #1April 24, 2026 • Impact: none
I need the description or content of this filing to create an accurate summary. Please provide the document description or relevant details including what the notice covers, any deadlines, dollar amounts, or affected industries.
- Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determinations of No Shipments and Rescission, In Part; 2024, 2020-2021April 24, 2026
The Commerce Department preliminarily determined that no shipments of certain hardwood plywood products from China occurred during June 2020–September 2021 and January–December 2024, and rescinded antidumping duty reviews for 74 companies.
- Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2620April 24, 2026
PHMSA incorporates updated industry standard ASTM F2620 for polyethylene pipe heat fusion joining to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on pipeline operators.
- EONY Generation Limited; Notice of Availability of Environmental AssessmentApril 24, 2026
EONY Generation Limited Environmental Assessment is available for public review and comment regarding proposed project impacts and mitigation measures.
- One-Page Document on Passenger RightsApril 24, 2026
Federal rule requires covered air carriers to submit and post a one-page passenger rights summary addressing delays, diversions, cancellations, baggage, and boarding on their websites within 90 days of Department approval.