Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses

U.S. Department of Commerce finds that Oman Aluminium Rolling Company made below-normal-value sales of common alloy aluminum sheet to the U.S. market during April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024, sustaining antidumping duties.

HRSA solicits public comment on a proposed Information Collection Request for performance measures related to the Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood Program under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Port Authority Trans-Hudson requested amendment to its Positive Train Control Safety Plan on March 31, 2026, with the Federal Railroad Administration seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the certified PTC system.

FDA determines REVIA (naltrexone hydrochloride) 50mg tablets were not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons, allowing continued approval of generic versions meeting regulatory standards.

The U.S. International Trade Commission schedules expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on commodity matchbooks from India would likely cause material injury recurrence.

U.S. Department of State seeks OMB approval for annual reporting requirements on the J-nonimmigrant exchange visitor program; public comment period closes 60 days from notice publication.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeks public comment on generic information collections for Medicaid and CHIP state plan amendments, waivers, demonstrations, and reporting under expedited Paperwork Reduction Act clearance.

The FCC Enforcement Bureau suspends Kenneth Collura from the E-Rate Program and all universal service mechanisms, with debarment proceedings initiated against him and any entities contracting with him.

A major disaster declaration (FEMA-4898-DR) for Tennessee due to severe winter storms, issued April 10, 2026, enables access to federal disaster assistance programs for affected individuals and communities.

Indiana declares disaster status for severe storms and tornadoes effective April 9, 2026, enabling state businesses to access relief resources.

National Cemetery Administration seeks OMB approval for a disinterment request information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Commerce Department removes four redundant and obsolete provisions from lobbying restriction regulations to streamline compliance and reporting requirements.

The Department of Commerce removes outdated references to the Canal Zone from regulatory definitions of "United States" to ensure consistency and accuracy across its rules.

FAA seeks public comment on a waiver request from Laurel Airport Authority to release 5.46 acres of surplus aeronautical property at Hesler Noble Airfield in Laurel, Mississippi.

OFAC has added one or more persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-jurisdiction property and prohibiting transactions by U.S. persons with these entities.