Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

The Office of the Secretary is removing obsolete provisions from Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically Part 15f, to reduce regulatory burden on affected entities.

NMFS proposes removing pelagic and demersal indicator species regulations from Atlantic HMS fisheries to increase flexibility for bottom and pelagic longline permit holders.

The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment by July 31, 2026 on extending its Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations information collection clearance for motor vehicle dealers and other financial entities.

EPA approves Virginia's state implementation plan revision amending the operating permit for GP Big Island, LLC's pulp and paper mill to limit visibility-impairing air emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Sabine Pass Liquefaction requests Department of Energy blanket authorization to export 500 billion cubic feet of previously imported liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries over two years under the Natural Gas Act.

IRS proposed regulations raise dollar thresholds for information reporting on business payments and modify wagering loss deduction limits, affecting businesses that make reportable payments and individuals claiming gambling losses.

FAA amends Class D and Class E2 airspace at New Castle Airport in Wilmington, DE by extending lateral dimensions 2 miles along the 008-degree bearing to support instrument flight rules operations.

MARAD releases a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the ST LNG Deepwater Port License Application and opens public comment period with scheduled informational meetings.

Department of Education seeks public comment on extending an existing information collection for Consolidation Loan Rebate Fee reporting under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights corrects final rule from March 4, 2024 to clarify that civil rights protections for federally funded social services apply specifically to recipients and subrecipients of USDA domestic social s…

FDA is accepting public comments for 60 days on a proposed information collection for qualitative social and behavioral research data submissions related to food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and animal feed.

Department of Education seeks public comment on revisions to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Repayment Plan Selection Form under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Department of the Treasury establishes a new system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974 to administer, oversee, and ensure compliance for Trump accounts, a type of traditional IRA designed for eligible American children.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes endangered species status for the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly under the Endangered Species Act, extending federal protections if finalized.

The DEA's Drug Use Statement information collection requires OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with public comments requested on this revised form submission.