Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 90 of 145 • Last updated April 16, 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.
- Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024April 16, 2026
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.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood Program Performance MeasuresApril 16, 2026
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's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control SystemApril 16, 2026
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.
- Determination That REVIA (Naltrexone Hydrochloride) Tablets, 50 Milligrams Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or EffectivenessApril 16, 2026
FDA determines REVIA (naltrexone hydrochloride) 50mg tablets were not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons, allowing continued approval of generic versions meeting regulatory standards.
- Commodity Matchbooks From India; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year ReviewsApril 16, 2026
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.
- 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Report-J-NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor ProgramApril 16, 2026
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.
- Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Generic Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment RequestApril 16, 2026
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.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 16, 2026
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.
- Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of TennesseeApril 16, 2026 • Impact: high
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.
- Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of IndianaApril 16, 2026 • Impact: high
Indiana declares disaster status for severe storms and tornadoes effective April 9, 2026, enabling state businesses to access relief resources.
- Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Request for DisintermentApril 16, 2026
National Cemetery Administration seeks OMB approval for a disinterment request information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
- Removing Redundant, Obsolete, and Inefficient Provisions From the Regulations Governing Restrictions on LobbyingApril 16, 2026
Commerce Department removes four redundant and obsolete provisions from lobbying restriction regulations to streamline compliance and reporting requirements.
- Removing Outdated Language From Regulatory Definitions of “United States”April 16, 2026
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.
- Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Surplus Property Release at the Hesler Noble Airfield Airport, Laurel, MississippiApril 16, 2026
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.
- Notice of OFAC Sanctions ActionApril 16, 2026 • Impact: none
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.