Vol. 1 · No. 856Friday, October 3, 2025

Small business rule changes: 3 entries flagged for owners.

Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Friday, October 3, 2025. Scanned 3 source documents matching small-business terms; 3 warranted a closer look.

National Science Foundation· Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I, and NSF SBIR/STTR Fast Track Pre-Submission Project Pitch Forms

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SUMMARY: The U.S. 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 comments on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission…

Owner check — Comment window open: decide whether to comment, alert counsel, or update the compliance calendar.

Small Business Administration· Notice

The Entire United States and U.S. Territories Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL)

SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL), dated October 1, 2025.

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

Small Business Administration· Notice

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Minnesota

SUMMARY: This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Minnesota dated September 30, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

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