Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

The SEC requests public comment on extending the information collection requirement for Form N-Q, which registered investment companies must file semiannually to disclose portfolio holdings and performance data.

Office of Management and Budget solicits public comment on proposed federal information collection activities affecting small businesses; comment deadline is 60 days from publication.

Presidential declaration of major disaster for Hawaii (FEM-4909-DR) dated April 7, 2026 covers severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.

NMFS prohibits directed pollock fishing in Gulf of Alaska Statistical Area 610 to prevent exceeding the 2026 total allowable catch A season allocation.

Presidential Declaration FEMA-4901-DR authorizes Public Assistance Only for Montana small businesses affected by severe storms and flooding as of April 7, 2026.

The 51st U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting convened by NOAA and Department of the Interior will accept oral and written public comments on coral reef conservation and management initiatives.

FMCSA invites public comment on Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics's application to renew its exemption from commercial learner's permit supervision requirements for commercial motor vehicle operation.

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks nominations for members of the re-established Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, a 2-year advisory body that recommends wildlife conservation and hunting access policies to federal …

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves Duke Energy Carolinas exemption to store spent fuel in MAGNASTOR canisters at Catawba Nuclear Station beginning July 6, 2026, under modified compliance terms.

PHMSA advisory bulletin urges pipeline owners and operators to prevent excavation damage through Common Ground Alliance best practices and timely locating coordination, particularly during National Safe Digging Month in April.

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.

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.

FAA proposes special airworthiness conditions for Skyryse's digital fly-by-wire modification to Robinson Model R66 helicopters to establish safety standards for this novel flight control system design.

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.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announces a Postal Service filing for a negotiated service agreement and invites public comment on the new postal products offering.