The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Commerce Department· Rule· 91 FR 43339

References to Electronic Filing Systems in Rules of Practice in Filings Pursuant to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) issues this final rule to effectuate a nomenclature change by substituting generic terminology for references to particular electronic filing systems used to submit correspondence related to international applications originating with the United States…

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Commerce Department· Rule· 91 FR 43321

Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Delay of Effective Date

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) on June 6, 2024, and the final rule became effective on July 22, 2024. However, as discussed in the final rule, the effective date for the provision that prohibits grappling into or anchoring on…

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Interior Department· Rule· 91 FR 43328

Montana Regulatory Program

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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Montana submitted this proposed amendment to OSM on its own initiative in response to a State law passed by the Montana…

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Interior Department· Rule· 91 FR 43323

Montana Regulatory Program

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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), is approving an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Montana submitted this proposed amendment to OSM on its own initiative in response to a State law passed by the Montana…

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Environmental Protection Agency· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 43354

Approval of Source-Specific Air Quality Implementation Plan; New York; Castleton Power, LLC

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Pursuant to applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the State of New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) related to a source-specific SIP (SSSIP)…

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 43456

Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations that govern its standards for protection against radiation. These proposed revisions would address section 5(b) of Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," and would reflect the NRC's experience…

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43446

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Illinois

This is notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the state of Illinois dated July 10, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes.

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Justice Department· Notice· 91 FR 43405

Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments for 2026

The Department of Justice ("the Department" or "DOJ") is notifying the public that its civil monetary penalty amounts will not increase for the 2026 calendar year. DOJ is generally required by statute to amend its regulations annually to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by…

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Interior Department· Notice· 91 FR 43399

Notice of Intended Repatriation: Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento, CA

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an unassociated funerary object and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native…

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Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 43452

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…

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Agriculture Department· Notice· 91 FR 43358

Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Salmonella Initiative Program

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to request renewal of the approved information collection regarding the Salmonella Initiative Program (SIP). There are no changes to the information collection. The current…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 43449

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, this notice announces the intention of the U.S. Department of Transportation to amend and to renew Office of Management and Budget Control Number 2105-0588. The information collection pertains to consumer disclosure requirements regarding airline…

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43446

Plexus Fund VII-A, L.P.: Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43447

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4913-DR), dated May 29, 2026. Incident: Severe Winter Storm.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43445

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

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of Michigan (FEMA- 4925-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43448

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

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of Mississippi (FEMA- 4922-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43446

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

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of Wisconsin (FEMA- 4923-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43447

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Louisiana

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4927-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 43445

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Michigan

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Michigan (FEMA-4925-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

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