Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 72 of 145 • Last updated April 21, 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.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewal; Comment RequestApril 21, 2026
The FDIC seeks public comment on renewal of two existing information collections (OMB Control Nos. 3064-0029 and -0177) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
- Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff ScheduleApril 21, 2026 • Impact: medium
The U.S. International Trade Commission seeks public and agency comments on proposed harmonized tariff schedule modifications aligned with World Customs Organization amendments effective January 1, 2028.
- Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding CompanyApril 21, 2026
Federal Reserve requires notice and approval for acquisitions of 10% or more of bank or bank holding company shares to ensure financial stability and regulatory compliance.
- Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Request for an Exempted Fishing PermitApril 21, 2026
NMFS is reviewing an exempted fishing permit application from Cultimar Technologies to collect 200 sexually mature American red snapper from Federal Atlantic waters off Florida for broodstock research and aquaculture development in Puerto Rico.
- Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and RecommendationsApril 21, 2026
CDC's National Survey of Family Growth collects data on birth rates, family formation, and reproductive health; the Paperwork Reduction Act requires public comment on this continuing information collection.
- Importation of Fresh Leaves and Stems of Glasswort From Israel Into the United StatesApril 21, 2026
USDA authorizes importation of fresh glasswort leaves and stems from Israel for human consumption, contingent on specified phytosanitary measures to prevent plant pest introduction.
- Notice of Agreements FiledApril 21, 2026
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- New Postal ProductsApril 21, 2026
The Postal Regulatory Commission announces a Postal Service filing for a negotiated service agreement and invites public comment on the new postal products offering.
- Privacy Act of 1974; System of RecordsApril 21, 2026
Department of Labor modifies eight Privacy Act systems of records to permit disclosure to the Treasury Department and add breach notification routine uses per Executive Order 14249 and OMB memoranda.
- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Glen Rose, TXApril 21, 2026
FAA proposes Class E airspace establishment at Rancho Hielo Brazos Airport in Glen Rose, Texas to enable new instrument flight rule procedures and operations.
- Annual Update to Fee Schedule for the Use of Government Lands by Hydropower LicenseesApril 21, 2026
Commission updates annual rental fee schedule for hydropower licensees using government lands, with per-acre rates varying by county or geographic area.
- Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program, and Other Programs Fiscal Year 2026; RevisedApril 21, 2026
HUD updates Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and related programs in seven areas for Fiscal Year 2026 based on new survey data.
- Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of MontanaApril 21, 2026 • Impact: low
Presidential Declaration FEMA-4901-DR authorizes Public Assistance Only for Montana small businesses affected by severe storms and flooding as of April 7, 2026.
- Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of MontanaApril 21, 2026 • Impact: medium
Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4902-DR) for Montana authorizes Public Assistance only for severe winter storm and straight-line winds damage as of April 7, 2026.
- Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of HawaiiApril 21, 2026 • Impact: high
Presidential declaration of major disaster for Hawaii (FEM-4909-DR) dated April 7, 2026 covers severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.