The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Small Business Administration· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 53741

Small Business Size Standards

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or the Agency) is proposing new size standards for 338 industry groups and industries. The new size standards are designed to better reflect the nature of the markets in which small businesses compete. SBA seeks comments on its proposed changes to size standards.

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Environmental Protection Agency· Rule· 91 FR 53720

Air Plan Approval; Arizona; Attainment Plan for the Hayden SO2 Nonattainment Area for the 1971 and 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the Arizona state implementation plan (SIP) for attaining the 1971 and 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or "standards") in the Hayden SO 2 nonattainment area. These SIP revisions, collectively…

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Justice Department· Rule· 91 FR 54054

Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms

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The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental…

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Labor Department· Rule· 91 FR 54024

Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for…

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 53850

Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

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

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Education Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 53940

Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions

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The Department proposes to revise the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and…

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Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 53792

Application of Section 250(b)(3)(A)(i)(VII) to Sales or Other Dispositions of Property

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This document contains proposed regulations under section 250 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) that provide guidance on certain income of a domestic corporation that is excluded in the determination of deduction eligible income. This category of income consists of income and gain from the sale or other disposition…

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Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 53812

Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Refundable Tax Credits

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This document contains proposed regulations that would provide that the refunded portion of certain refundable Federal income tax credits available to individuals is a "Federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). As a result, aliens who are not…

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Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 53803

Determination of Target Normal Cost and Funding Target for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Plans

This document contains proposed regulations that would modify rules in the existing regulations relating to the minimum funding requirement applicable to single-employer defined benefit pension plans. The modifications include changes to the rules relating to the determination of a plan's target normal cost and…

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Small Business Administration· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 54096

Small Business Size Standards: Revised Size Standards Methodology

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) advises the public that it has revised its white paper explaining how it establishes, reviews, and modifies small business size standards. The revised white paper provides a detailed description of SBA's size standards methodology, including changes from SBA's…

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Agriculture Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 53827

Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Roadless Rule), which established broad prohibitions on road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting within inventoried roadless areas on National Forest System lands. The…

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 53924

Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of California

This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the state of California dated August 14, 2026. Incident: 2026 Los Palos Incident.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 53924

Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands

This is notice of an Administrative disaster declaration of a rural area for the commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands dated August 14, 2026. Incident: Super Typhoon Bavi.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 53925

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

This is notice of an Administrative disaster declaration of a rural area for the state of Nebraska dated August 14, 2026. Incident: Wildfires.

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Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 53882

Advisory Committee; Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee; Renewal

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee for an…

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Justice Department· Notice· 91 FR 53897

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents (Form EOIR-42A); and Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents (Form EOIR-42B)

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The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 53844

Certain Large Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order and countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain large vertical shaft engines between 225cc and 999cc, and parts thereof (vertical shaft…

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Agriculture Department· Notice· 91 FR 53837

Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems

The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on September 10, 2026. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 28th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification…

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission· Notice· 91 FR 53902

EnergySolutions, LLC and Bridgepoint Group, PLC; Approval of Transfer of Licenses

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an order approving the indirect transfer of control of Radioactive Materials License No. 39-35044-01, License Nos. DPR-43, DPR-73, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation general license No. 40, as well as Export Licenses XW010 and XW018 from EnergySolutions,…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 53862

Information Collection 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 of 1995 (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.…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 53863

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

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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.…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 53859

Information Collection Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Emergency Review and Approval

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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 (Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 53861

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

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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.…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 53846

Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (LWRPT) from Mexico was sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024.

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Surface Transportation Board· Notice· 91 FR 53926

Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies

The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of two vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC): one representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; and one representative from coal producers. The Board is…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 53935

Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: Intermodal Freight Facilities Air-to-Truck and Mail Cargo Geospatial Data Update

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In accordance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of BTS to request approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the bureau to update the geospatial "Intermodal Freight Facilities Air-to-Truck" dataset for the…

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 53925

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

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This is an amendment 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 53923

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

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This is an amendment 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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General Services Administration· Notice· 91 FR 53864

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is given that the General Services Administration (GSA) is providing an update to the system of records entitled Contracted Travel Services Program, GSA/GOVT-4, a system designed to provide efficient and secure travel management services for government…

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 53851

Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 53843

Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that producers/exporters of stainless steel flanges (flanges) from India made sales of subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review (POR) October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

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