Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 94 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.
- Procurement List; Proposed Additions and DeletionsApril 16, 2026
The Committee proposes adding and removing products and services from the Procurement List for nonprofit agencies employing blind and severely disabled workers.
- Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments-Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Inclusion on the Section 503A Bulk Drug Substances ListApril 16, 2026
FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to advise on bulk drug substances for inclusion in the Section 503A list, with a public docket open for comments.
- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsApril 16, 2026
FAA amendments establish or revise Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Obstacle Departure Procedures at various airports to reflect navigational facility changes and airspace system updates.
- Physical Medicine Devices; Reclassification of Non-Invasive Bone Growth StimulatorsApril 16, 2026
FDA reclassifies non-invasive bone growth stimulators (product codes LOF and LPQ) from class III to class II devices, requiring premarket notification and establishing special controls for safety and effectiveness.
- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsApril 16, 2026
FAA amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums at various airports to reflect navigational facility changes, new obstacles, and updated air traffic requirements for safe instrument flight operations.
- Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and BudgetApril 16, 2026
Federal Communications Commission solicits public comments on paperwork reduction initiatives through March 2024, with specific focus on reducing information collection burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications CommissionApril 16, 2026
Federal Communications Commission invites public comment on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with specific focus on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications CommissionApril 16, 2026
The FCC seeks public comment on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with specific focus on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Combined Notice of Filings #1April 16, 2026 • Impact: none
Combined Notice of Filings #1 documents regulatory submissions and procedural requirements for small businesses to track and comply with federal filing obligations.
- Notice of Intended Repatriation: Dearborn Historical Museum, Dearborn, MIApril 16, 2026
Dearborn Historical Museum in Michigan intends to repatriate cultural items and sacred objects to affiliated Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 21.15(b) To Introduce the Exchange's Clock ServiceApril 16, 2026
Cboe BZX Exchange amends Rule 21.15(b) to introduce a clock service for exchange operations, with the rule change effective immediately upon filing.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; CME Securities Clearing Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Modify the CME Securities Clearing Inc. Amended and Restated By-Laws, Board of Directors Charter, Risk Management Committee Charter, Nominating Committee Charter, and Audit Committee CharterApril 16, 2026
CME Securities Clearing Inc. receives SEC approval to modify its bylaws and four committee charters governing board structure, risk management, nominations, and audits.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Concerning NSCC's Ability To Support Industry Efforts To Extend Trading Hours for the U.S. Equity MarketsApril 16, 2026
National Securities Clearing Corporation proposes rule changes to support extended trading hours for U.S. equity markets, allowing the clearing infrastructure to accommodate industry efforts beyond standard market hours.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Sapphire, LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 402, Criteria for Underlying Securities, and Exchange Rule 403, Withdrawal of Approval of Underlying Securities, To Establish Listing Criteria and Withdrawal Standards for Options on Commodity-Based Trusts Holding Multiple Crypto AssetsApril 16, 2026
MIAX Sapphire proposes rule amendments to establish listing criteria and withdrawal standards for options on multi-asset cryptocurrency trusts under Exchange Rules 402 and 403.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX PEARL, LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 402, Criteria for Underlying Securities, and Exchange Rule 403, Withdrawal of Approval of Underlying Securities, To Establish Listing Criteria and Withdrawal Standards for Options on Commodity-Based Trusts Holding Multiple Crypto AssetsApril 16, 2026
MIAX PEARL proposes amending exchange rules 402 and 403 to establish listing criteria and withdrawal standards for options on multi-asset cryptocurrency trusts.