Small Business Rule Changes — Monday, April 13, 2026

Vol. 1 · No. 983 — Monday, April 13, 2026

Small business rule changes: 6 entries flagged for owners.

Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Monday, April 13, 2026. Scanned 6 source documents matching small-business terms; 6 warranted a closer look.

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Department of Agriculture· Notice

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, USDA proposes to modify 12 systems of records to include a new routine use that permits disclosure of records to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the purpose of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payment consistent with applicable law. This…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice

Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and 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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Department of Labor· Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Report on Occupational Employment and Wages

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.

Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested member of the public an additional…

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Tennessee

SUMMARY: This is notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the state of Tennessee dated April 7, 2026. Incident: 2026 Severe Winter Storm Fern.

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

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Louisiana

SUMMARY: This is notice of an Administrative disaster declaration of a rural area for the state of Louisiana dated April 8, 2026. Incident: Louisiana Severe Winter Storm.

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