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Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1088

Friday, August 28, 2026

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Vol. 1 · No. 1088Friday, August 28, 2026

Small business rule changes: 28 entries flagged for owners.

Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Friday, August 28, 2026. Scanned 58 source documents matching small-business terms; 28 warranted a closer look.

Environmental Protection Agency· Rule· 91 FR 55482

Alpha-d-Glucopyranoside, Beta-d-Fructofuranosyl, Mixed Palmitates and Stearates in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

effective in 0d

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of alpha-d-glucopyranoside, beta-d- fructofuranosyl, mixed palmitates and stearates (CAS Reg. No. 84066-95- 5) when used as an inert ingredient (surfactant) on growing crops pre- harvest at no more than 12% of the final pesticide…

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

Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 55462

Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Correction

Stage 3·first seen 949d ago·864d PRORULE→RULE·effective in 0d

This document corrects typographical errors and omissions in the final rule that appeared in the June 4, 2026, Federal Register titled "Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations" (referred to hereafter as the "IDR final rule"). The effective date of the IDR final rule was August 3, 2026.

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

Transportation Department· Rule· 91 FR 55486

Vessel and Shipyard Financing, Regulatory Revision

effective in 0d·comments close in 60d

This interim final rule revises MARAD regulations implementing the Vessel and Shipyard Financing Program (Title XI Program or the Program) financial and programmatic requirements. Specifically, MARAD implements statutory changes, updates the vessel project and shipyard project financing requirements imposed on Title…

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

Federal Housing Finance Agency· Notice· 91 FR 55580

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

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In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or Agency) is proposing to modify an existing system of records titled, "Employee Benefits Records, FHFA-10." This system of records contains documentation pertaining to current and…

Owner check — Effective-date item: save the source and decide whether counsel, bookkeeping, or operations should review.

Federal Housing Finance Agency· Notice· 91 FR 55584

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

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In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or Agency) is proposing to modify an existing system of records titled, "Payroll, Retirement, Time and Attendance, and Leave Records, FHFA-15." This system of records contains records…

Owner check — Effective-date item: save the source and decide whether counsel, bookkeeping, or operations should review.

Federal Housing Finance Agency· Notice· 91 FR 55588

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

effective in 0d

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or Agency) is proposing to modify an existing system of records titled, "Financial Management System, FHFA-2." This system of records contains documentation pertaining to prospective,…

Owner check — Effective-date item: save the source and decide whether counsel, bookkeeping, or operations should review.

State Department· Rule· 91 FR 55461

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Extension of Temporary Modification of Category XI(b) of the U.S. Munitions List

effective in 2d

The Department of State (the Department), pursuant to its regulations and in the interest of the national security and foreign policy of the United States, extends a previous temporary modification of Category XI(b) of the United States Munitions List (USML).

Owner check — Effective-date item: save the source and decide whether counsel, bookkeeping, or operations should review.

State Department· Rule· 91 FR 55457

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment

effective in 46d

The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) certain aircraft that have been modified to incorporate aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) and to exclude from the ITAR certain activities that would otherwise meet the…

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 55690

Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity

comments close in 31d

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposes revising Federal sector EEO complaint rules to streamline processing, improve effectiveness, and implement the Cummings Act. The rule would end mandatory pre complaint counseling and remove the option to request administrative judge proceedings before a final…

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

State Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 55505

Passports: Expanding Online Passport Renewal Overseas

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The Department proposes to amend 22 CFR 51.21 by consolidating requirements for persons applying by mail and online in the United States and overseas. This proposed change includes expanding online passport application availability to qualified applicants located in foreign countries. In addition, the Department is…

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

Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 55600

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection…

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

Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 55606

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Reporting Associated With Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fees

comments close in 31d

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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

Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 55663

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Pulsating Stop Lamps, Flashing Lights, and Distance Perception

comments close in 31d

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This document describes a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to…

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

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55551

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55552

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55548

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55547

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55553

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55555

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55554

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55552

Arms Sales Notification

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55550

Arms Sales Notification

Stage 2

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 55550

Arms Sales Notification

Stage 2

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Owner check — Save the source link and verify whether this changes costs, compliance, financing, vendors, customers, or operations.

Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 55515

Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Determinations of No Shipments in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews; 2024, 2020-2021

Stage 2·first seen 126d ago

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that there were no shipments of certain hardwood plywood products (hardwood plywood) from the People's Republic of China (China) during the period of review (POR) covering the period June 17, 2020, through September 25, 2021, and January 1, 2024, through December 31,…

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

Energy Department· Notice· 91 FR 55564

Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-516); Comment Request; Merger; Extension

Stage 2·first seen 64d ago·comments close in 31d

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting its information collection FERC-516: Electric Rates and Tariffs (OMB No. 1902-0096) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information…

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

Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 55671

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 55521

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Year 1 of the Bremerton Waterfront Infrastructure Improvements Project in Puget Sound, Washington

comments close in 31d

NMFS has received a request from the United States Navy (Navy) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Year 1 of the Bremerton Waterfront Infrastructure Improvements Project in Puget Sound, Washington. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to…

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

Nuclear Regulatory Commission· Notice· 91 FR 55626

UniTech Services Group LLC; Export License Renewal Application

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an export application received on April 9, 2026, from UniTech Services Group LLC (UniTech). In the application, UniTech seeks to renew an existing license, XW023/01, authorizing the export of radioactive waste to Canada. The NRC is providing…

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