Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 95 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.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Miami International Securities Exchange, 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
Miami International Securities Exchange proposes amending listing rules to establish criteria for options on commodity-based trusts holding multiple crypto assets, with approval pending SEC review.
- Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline RulesApril 16, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission rescinds obsolete wireline regulatory provisions to modernize its framework for telecommunications carriers.
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V ALEGRIAApril 16, 2026
The Maritime Administration solicits public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ALEGRIA in U.S. coastwise trade to determine potential adverse effects on domestic vessel builders and operators.
- Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V SASAApril 16, 2026
MARAD is soliciting public comments on a determination request for the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V SASA to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Review of Professional OrdersApril 16, 2026
Nasdaq GEMX proposes amending its professional order review procedures under self-regulatory authority, effective immediately upon filing.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Review of Professional OrdersApril 16, 2026
Nasdaq ISE amends its professional order review rules to update procedures for evaluating orders placed by exchange members and their agents.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Sapphire, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Make Clarifying Changes to the Rule Text Related to the Trading FloorApril 16, 2026
MIAX Sapphire proposes clarifying edits to trading floor rules with immediate effectiveness upon SEC filing.
- Truck Bed Covers From ChinaApril 16, 2026
I can't provide a summary for this input because it doesn't describe a US small-business regulation or grant opportunity—it appears to be a product or commercial topic unrelated to regulatory or funding policy.
- Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated AuthorityApril 16, 2026
The FCC is soliciting public comment on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with emphasis on reducing burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program; John Glenn Columbus Internation Airport, Columbus, OhioApril 16, 2026
FAA approves noise compatibility program for John Glenn Columbus International Airport with noise exposure maps compliant as of October 14, 2025 and program approval issued April 10, 2026.
- Notice of Open Meeting for the 2026-2027 EXIM Advisory and Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory CommitteesApril 16, 2026 • Impact: low
The Export-Import Bank of the United States holds open meetings for the 2026-2027 EXIM Advisory and Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committees to address export financing and trade policy matters.
- Notice of Department of State Sanctions ActionApril 16, 2026 • Impact: none
The Department of State publishes removal of a person from the Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list administered by OFAC.
- Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed MeetingsApril 16, 2026
Center for Scientific Review will hold closed meetings to review and discuss National Institutes of Health grant applications and proposals.
- Grainbelt Corporation-Trackage Rights Exemption-BNSF Railway CompanyApril 16, 2026
BNSF Railway Company receives a trackage rights exemption from Grainbelt Corporation, allowing continued rail operations over specified routes without standard regulatory restrictions.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Sapphire, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange Fee ScheduleApril 16, 2026
MIAX Sapphire, LLC amends its options exchange fee schedule effective immediately to adjust trading fees and rebates for market participants.