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Vol. 1 · No. 32

Friday, May 22, 2026

32 issues in archive

Vol. 1 · No. 24Thursday, May 14, 2026

33 entries flagged for owners.

Scanned 75 Federal Register documents matching small-business terms. After noise removal and owner-impact filtering, 33 warrant a closer look.

Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 27481

Commercial Driver's License: State of Hawaii Department of Transportation; Application for Exemption

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FMCSA announces its decision to grant in part and deny in part the exemption application from the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT). FMCSA grants all State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) a five-year exemption to issue a non-domiciled commercial driver's license (CDL) or non-domiciled commercial learner's…

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 27304

Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

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The Committee is proposing to add products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and delete service(s) previously furnished by such agencies.

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

Consumer Product Safety Commission· Rule· 91 FR 27199

Safety Standard for Toddler Beds

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In October 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published an update to the consumer product safety standard for toddler beds under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The standard incorporated by reference ASTM F1821- 19[epsiv]\1\, Standard Consumer Safety…

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission· Rule· 91 FR 27792

Order Granting Conditional Substituted Compliance in Connection With Certain Capital and Financial Reporting Requirements Applicable to a Nonbank Swap Dealer Domiciled in the French Republic and Subject to the European Union's Investment Firms Regulation and Investment Firms Directive

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is issuing an order regarding an application submitted by Goldman Sachs Paris Inc. et Cie requesting that the Commission determine that the capital and financial reporting laws and regulations of the European Union applicable to a CFTC-registered swap…

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Environmental Protection Agency· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 27229

Alaska: Tentative Determination on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program

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The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and made a tentative…

Owner check — Compliance action: verify whether products, materials, permits, reporting, or customer notices need updating.

Transportation Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 27223

Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Westfield, MA

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This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace over Westfield, MA. This action would update the airport name and geographic coordinates in both the Westfield, MA Class D and Class E airspace legal descriptions. This action would also replace "Airport/ Facility Directory" in the Class D airspace legal…

Owner check — Industry-specific action: operators in the named location or regulated activity should confirm dates, boundaries, and exemptions.

Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 27485

Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Securities Offering Disclosure Rules

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The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required…

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

Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 27483

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Request for Revocation of Authority Granted

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval to renew an ICR titled, "Request for…

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

Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 27370

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Slope and Shaft Sinking Plans (Pertains to the Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines)

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The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)-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.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27316

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27311

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27315

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27314

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27317

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27312

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27313

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27310

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 27319

Arms Sales Notification

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Energy Department· Notice· 91 FR 27322

Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities Secretarial Determination

On April 13, 2026, the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) issued a Determination adding Thailand to the generally authorized destinations list for exports of controlled nuclear technology and assistance under DOE's regulation on Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities. Accordingly, DOE is publishing this…

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27264

Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that POSCO Co., Ltd. (POSCO), a producer and exporter of certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate (CTL plate) from the Republic of Korea (Korea), received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) from January 1, 2023, through December…

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27252

Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) were not sold in the United States at less than normal value (NV) during the July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, period of review (POR).

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27268

Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that producers and exporters subject to this administrative review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27261

Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain quartz surface products from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of review (POR) is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27248

Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that producers/exporters subject to this review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27259

Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that sales of circular welded carbon steel standard pipe and tube products (CWP) from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye) were made at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27243

Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) advises and assists the Department of Commerce on matters related to export control policies. The ETTAC will meet on June 2, 2026, to review and discuss these matters. This meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the…

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

Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 27332

Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

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

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27246

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

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that producers and/or exporters of large diameter welded pipe (welded pipe) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR), January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

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

Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 27487

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All…

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

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27254

Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the United Arab Emirates: Final Rescission of New Shipper Review; 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that the sale made by Essen Steel Industry L.L.C. (Essen Steel) is a non-bona fide sale. Therefore, we are rescinding this new shipper review (NSR).

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

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 27304

Procurement List; Deletions

This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 27484

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V ALOLKOY

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The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is…

Owner check — Industry-specific action: operators in the named location or regulated activity should confirm dates, boundaries, and exemptions.

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 27283

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental To Research, Monitoring, and Management Activities on the South Farallon Islands, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, California

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NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS Refuge) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to research, monitoring, and management activities on the South Farallon Islands, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, California (CA).…

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