The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Justice Department· Rule· 91 FR 23359

Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA, 5F-EDMB-PICA, and MMB-FUBICA in Schedule I

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With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration places methyl 2-[[1-(4-fluorobutyl)indole-3- carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-butanoate (other names: 4F-MDMB-BUTICA; 4F-MDMB-BICA), N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(pent-4-en-1- yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (other name: ADB-4en-PINACA),…

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Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 23363

Section 6435 Payments; Refunds for Previously Taxed Dyed Fuel

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This document contains temporary regulations regarding the statutory provision providing for payments to taxpayers with respect to certain previously taxed dyed fuel. Specifically, these temporary regulations provide guidance delineating which taxpayers may claim such payments and the procedures these taxpayers must…

Owner check — Sanctions/trade action: re-screen vendors, customers, owners, and foreign counterparties before transactions.

Housing and Urban Development Department· Notice· 91 FR 23450

Rescission of Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA Financed Housing

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This document announces the immediate rescission of the "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency for New Construction of HUD- and USDA Financed Housing" (Final Determination), published on April 26, 2024, as well as subsequent notices by HUD and USDA (the Agencies) related to extensions of effective dates…

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau· Rule· 91 FR 23530

Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is revising certain provisions of Regulation B, subpart B, which implements changes to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act made by section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Bureau is amending coverage of certain credit…

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Transportation Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 23383

Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement

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FMCSA is extending the comment period for its April 7, 2026, NPRM, titled "Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement," from May 7, 2026, to May 26, 2026. The purpose of the comment extension is to provide an opportunity for the public to access the supporting documentation regarding fee calculations…

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

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 23523

Scaling Critical Suppliers in Domestic Supply Chains

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requests public input to inform the design of near-term initiatives intended to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for critical components, subcomponents, materials, tooling, and specialized capabilities essential to economic resilience and national security. This…

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

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 23522

Supply Chain Gaps and Entrepreneur Assistance

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) seeks public comment on questions related to supply chain gaps in critical industries and how entrepreneur technical assistance could be aligned to increase business growth and technology development in needed industries. Information received in response to this request…

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Commerce Department· Rule· 91 FR 23369

Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management Measures

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This final rule approves changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (CSP) for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) Regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, the rule implements management measures for the 2026 recreational fisheries in Regulatory Area 2A, including…

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.

Education Department· Rule· 91 FR 23768

Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations

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The Secretary amends the regulations for the Federal student loan programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs) to implement the statutory changes to the title IV, HEA programs included in Public Law 119-21, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act…

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Commerce Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 23385

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates

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NMFS proposes regulatory and administrative changes to implement improvements to the Greater Atlantic Region's Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs. These updates are intended to simplify regulations and reduce costs for the Scallop Individual Fishing Quota, Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota, and Surfclam and Ocean…

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 23628

Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Reactors With Comparable Risk Profiles

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a risk-informed and performance- based regulatory framework for rapid licensing of new microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles and for high-volume deployment of these reactors. The proposed rule would…

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Commerce Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 23387

Pacific Island Fisheries; Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean North of the Equator

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NMFS proposes a framework to determine catch limits for all U.S. fisheries and retention limits by U.S. longline fisheries under a Hawaii longline limited entry permit for Western and Central North Pacific Ocean (WCNPO) striped marlin (Kajikia audax), consistent with Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission…

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.

Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 23380

Section 6435 Payments; Refunds for Previously Taxed Dyed Fuel

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In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register are temporary regulations regarding the statutory provision providing for payments to taxpayers with respect to certain previously taxed dyed fuel. Specifically, the temporary regulations provide guidance as to the taxpayers that may claim such…

Owner check — Sanctions/trade action: re-screen vendors, customers, owners, and foreign counterparties before transactions.

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 23523

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Michigan

This is notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the state of Michigan dated April 28, 2026. Incident: Tornadoes.

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

Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 23465

Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH or Committee): Notice of Meetings

OSHA announces that ACCSH will meet virtually May 19th and 20th 2026.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 23405

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Wage Mariner Hiring Portal

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The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting…

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

Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 23466

Fire Brigades Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Fire Brigades Standard.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 23394

Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that the sole producer/exporter subject to this administrative review, Pipe & Piling Supplies Ltd. (Pipe & Piling), made sales of the subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. Further, we…

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 23400

Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that SeAH Steel Corporation (SeAH), sold large diameter welded pipe (welded pipe) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) in the United States at prices below normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. Commerce also…

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.

Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 23431

List of Bulk Drug Substances for Which There Is a Clinical Need Under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is evaluating substances that have been nominated for inclusion on a list of bulk drug substances (active pharmaceutical ingredients) for which there is a clinical need for outsourcing facilities to use in compounding (the 503B Bulks List). This notice…

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Millennium Challenge Corporation· Notice· 91 FR 23467

Notice of First Amendment to Compact With the Republic of Senegal

In accordance with the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, the Millennium Challenge Corporation is publishing a summary, justification, and full text of the proposed First Amendment to Millennium Challenge Compact between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and…

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 23521

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of South Carolina

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of South Carolina (FEMA-4908-DR), dated April 7, 2026. Incident: Severe Winter Storm.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 23402

Unwrought Palladium From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that unwrought palladium (palladium) from the Russian Federation (Russia) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.

Owner check — Import/export action: check supplier, customer, duty, documentation, or shipping exposure before the effective date.