Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 9 of 145 • Last updated May 5, 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.
- Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State Archaeologist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IAMay 5, 2026
Office of the State Archaeologist at University of Iowa completed a NAGPRA inventory of human remains and established cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.
- Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IAMay 5, 2026
University of Iowa's Office of the State Archaeologist completed a NAGPRA inventory of human remains with no identified lineal descendants or culturally affiliated Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
- Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NYMay 5, 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art intends to repatriate an unassociated funerary object with documented cultural affiliation to a Native American tribe under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026May 5, 2026
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend honors deceased firefighters and occurs in October 2026.
- Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal ContractingMay 5, 2026
Federal contracting guidance requires agencies to streamline procurement processes and enhance accountability measures for small business subcontracting opportunities and performance management.
- Promoting Retirement-Savings Access for American Workers by Establishing TrumpIRA.govMay 5, 2026
TrumpIRA.gov promotes retirement-savings access for American workers through a new platform enabling small-business owners and self-employed individuals to establish and manage retirement accounts.
- Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC To Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Phillips County, Montana, Between the United States and CanadaMay 5, 2026
Federal authorization permits Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities in Phillips County, Montana, connecting the United States and Canada.
- Ocinet, Inc., Recalls “…And Kimchi” Branded Sliced Kimchi Because the Product Contains Undeclared Fish (Anchovies)May 4, 2026
Ocinet, Inc. recalls "…And Kimchi" branded sliced kimchi (UPCs 8541200408, 8541200409, 8541200411) due to undeclared fish allergen (anchovies) that poses risk to allergic consumers.
- Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato ChipsMay 4, 2026
Utz Quality Foods voluntarily recalls certain varieties of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips due to potential allergen concerns involving dry milk powder in seasoning ingredients.
- FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ravioli Pasta With Beef Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensMay 4, 2026
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issues public health alert for Giovanni Rana ravioli products (produced March 10–April 21, 2026) mislabeled as beef with undeclared shellfish allergens; affected packages distributed to Costco stores in Maryla…
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments; Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection(s): U.S. Department of Transportation, Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination FormMay 4, 2026
DOT's Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints and Investigations Division seeks public comment on renewing its Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination form, which includes updates for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; current OMB approval…
- Staff Report on the Definitions of “Security-Based Swap Dealer” and “Major Security-Based Swap Participant”May 4, 2026
The SEC staff report examines definitions and thresholds for security-based swap dealers and major participants, with current phase-in thresholds of $8 billion and $400 million continuing until May 8, 2028, and public comments invited on potential r…
- Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review and Join Annual Inquiry Service List; Note Regarding Format of Review RequestsMay 4, 2026 • Impact: none
U.S. International Trade Commission announces an opportunity for parties to request administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders and to join the annual inquiry service list.
- Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases: NMNM128371 and NMNM128376May 4, 2026
BLM New Mexico proposes to reinstate terminated competitive oil and gas leases NMNM128371 and NMNM128376 in Rio Arriba County for lessee R & R Royalty Ltd after timely reinstatement petition and rental payment.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Section 1003 of the NYSE American Company GuideMay 4, 2026
NYSE American proposes amendments to its Company Guide Section 1003 and the SEC has designated a longer review period to evaluate the rule change.