Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 86 of 145 • Last updated April 17, 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.
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public MeetingApril 17, 2026
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Scientific and Statistical Committee will convene to review fishery science and management recommendations affecting commercial and recreational fishing operations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq MRX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Quarterly Review of Professional OrdersApril 17, 2026
Nasdaq MRX amends its quarterly professional order review procedures under self-regulatory organization rules, effective immediately upon filing.
- Certain Crafting Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and BondingApril 17, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing a section 337 violation finding regarding certain crafting machines and components and requests written submissions on remedy, public interest, and bonding.
- Proposed Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Miner's Claim for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act and Employment HistoryApril 17, 2026
The Department of Labor seeks public comments on extending its authority to collect miner benefit claim and employment history information under the Black Lung Benefits Act, part of ongoing paperwork burden reduction efforts.
- Authorization of Emergency Use for Four Animal Drugs for the Treatment of New World Screwworm; AvailabilityApril 17, 2026 • Impact: high
FDA issues four Emergency Use Authorizations for animal drugs to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations in cattle, dogs, cats, horses, and other species following HHS's August 18, 2025 public health emergency declaration.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Death GratuityApril 17, 2026
Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs seeks OMB approval for a death gratuity information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with public comment period now open.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Radioactive Drug Research CommitteesApril 17, 2026
FDA seeks 60-day public comment on proposed information collection requirements for Radioactive Drug Research Committees governing radioactive drug use in basic research under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration, Notice of Actual Construction or AlterationApril 17, 2026
FAA seeks public comments through March 20, 2026, on renewal of information collection requirements for forms 7460-1 and 7460-2 regarding proposed and actual construction or alteration affecting air navigation.
- Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public InterestApril 17, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission seeks public comment on a recommended relief determination regarding motorized self-balancing vehicle imports potentially violating Section 337 of the Tariff Act.
- Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP-Acquisition of Control-Specialty Transportation, Inc.April 17, 2026
Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP seek ICC approval to acquire control of interstate passenger motor carrier Specialty Transportation, Inc.; tentative approval issued with comment period open.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 1 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Amend FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) To Replace the Day Trading Margin Provisions With Intraday Margin StandardsApril 17, 2026
FINRA Rule 4210 amendments replace day trading margin provisions with intraday margin standards, effective upon SEC approval for broker-dealer compliance.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations: Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend LTSE Fee Schedule To Modify Transaction FeesApril 17, 2026
Long-Term Stock Exchange amends transaction fees in its fee schedule effective immediately under self-regulatory organization rules.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.9(c)(11) and Rule 11.13(a)(4)(C)-(D) To Describe the Behavior of Non-Displayed OrdersApril 17, 2026
Cboe BZX Exchange amends trading rules 11.9(c)(11) and 11.13(a)(4)(C)-(D) to clarify how non-displayed orders function in its system.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.6(e)(2) and Rule 11.10(a)(4)(C)-(D) To Describe the Behavior of Orders Containing a Non-Displayed InstructionApril 17, 2026
Cboe EDGA Exchange amends trading rules 11.6(e)(2) and 11.10(a)(4)(C)-(D) to clarify how orders with non-displayed instructions behave on the exchange.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.9(c)(11) and Rule 11.13(a)(4)(C)-(D) To Describe the Behavior of Non-Displayed OrdersApril 17, 2026
Cboe BYX Exchange amends trading rules to clarify how non-displayed orders function within its market structure, effective immediately upon SEC filing.