The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Department of Labor· Proposed Rule

Recission of Final Rule: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States

SUMMARY: www.regulations.gov The Department of Labor (Department or DOL) is proposing to amend its regulations governing the certification of agricultural labor or services to be performed by temporary foreign workers in H-2A nonimmigrant status (H-2A workers) and enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable…

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Department of Labor· Proposed Rule

Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs

SUMMARY: regulations.gov The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove undue regulatory burdens on registered apprenticeship program sponsors. The Department's proposal would rescind certain regulatory provisions that it believes are unlawful. It also…

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Department of Labor· Proposed Rule

Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service

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SUMMARY: https://www.regulations.gov In 1974, Congress applied the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to “domestic service” employees, but exempted employees who provide “companionship services” from the minimum wage and overtime requirements and also exempted live-in domestic service employees from overtime. In 1975,…

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Department of Labor· Proposed Rule

Statements of General Policy or Interpretation Not Directly Related to Regulations

SUMMARY: https://www.regulations.gov The Department of Labor (Department) proposes to remove parts located in Title 29, Chapter V, Subchapter B of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that were not originally issued, or subsequently amended, through notice-and-comment rulemaking. Because these parts consist of…

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Department of Commerce· Notice

Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee

SUMMARY: The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the SITAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice

Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information…

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Office of Management and Budget· Notice

Cost Accounting Standards Board Meeting Agenda

SUMMARY: The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Cost Accounting Standards Board (CAS Board) is publishing this notice to advise the public of its upcoming meetings. The meetings are closed to the public.

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National Science Foundation· Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Pre-Award Information Collection.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission…

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Kansas

SUMMARY: This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Kansas dated June 27, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Torrential Rain and Flooding.

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of California

SUMMARY: This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of California dated June 27, 2025. Incident: Los Angeles County Civil Unrest.

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