The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Federal Trade Commission· Rule

Procedures for Review of Final Civil Sanctions Imposed Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

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SUMMARY: To implement the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020, the Federal Trade Commission issues a final rule to establish procedures for the review by an Administrative Law Judge of final civil sanctions imposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and the review by the Commission of the…

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Department of Labor· Notice

Efforts by Certain Foreign Countries To Eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor; Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Forced or Indentured Child Labor in the Production of Goods in Foreign Countries; and Business Practices To Reduce the Likelihood of Forced Labor or Child Labor in the Production of Goods

SUMMARY: This notice is a request for information and/or comment on three reports issued by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) regarding child labor and forced labor in foreign countries. Relevant information submitted by the public will be used by the Department of Labor (DOL) in preparing its ongoing…

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Department of Labor· Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Department of Labor· Notice

Notice of Publication to the Department of Labor's List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor

SUMMARY: This notice announces the publication of an updated list of goods—along with countries of origin—that the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) has reason to believe are produced by child labor or forced labor in violation of international standards. ILAB is required to develop and make available to…

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Kentucky

Stage 3·first seen 54d ago

SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kentucky (FEMA-4663-DR), dated 07/30/2022. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Incident Period: 07/26/2022 through 08/11/2022.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

SBA Council on Underserved Communities Meeting

SUMMARY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the fourth meeting of the SBA Council on Underserved Communities. The meeting will be in person for Council members and streamed live to the public.

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Stage 5·first seen 5d ago

SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-4671-DR), dated 09/21/2022. Incident: Hurricane Fiona. Incident Period: 09/17/2022 and continuing.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Stage 5·first seen 5d ago

SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-4671-DR), dated 09/21/2022. Incident: Hurricane Fiona. Incident Period: 09/17/2022 and continuing.

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Stage 5·first seen 5d ago

SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-4671-DR), dated 09/21/2022. Incident: Hurricane Fiona. Incident Period: 09/17/2022 and continuing.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Alaska

Stage 2

SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alaska (FEMA-4672-DR), dated 09/23/2022. Incident: Severe Storm, Flooding, and Landslides. Incident Period: 09/15/2022 through 09/20/2022.

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Florida

Stage 6

SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-4673-DR), dated 09/29/2022. Incident: Hurricane Ian. Incident Period: 09/23/2022 and continuing.

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Social Security Administration· Notice

Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). Under this matching program, OCSE will provide SSA with quarterly wage (QW) and…

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Department of the Treasury· Notice

Notice and Request for Information—Opportunities and Challenges in Federal Community Investment Programs

SUMMARY: The Interagency Community Investment Committee (ICIC) is focused on the operations and execution of federal programs that facilitate the flow of capital and the provision of financial resources into historically underserved communities, including communities of color, rural communities, and Tribal nations.…

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