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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Vol. 1 · No. 1098 — Friday, September 11, 2026

Small business rule changes: 22 entries flagged for owners.

Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Friday, September 11, 2026. Scanned 52 source documents matching small-business terms; 22 warranted a closer look.

Transportation Department· Rule· 91 FR 57789

Route Designations-Vehicle Length, Width, and Weight Limitations

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This final rule makes the following changes to the National Network (NN) in Syracuse, New York: the de-designation of the segment of the NN from Interstate 81 (I-81) between the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway bridge and the I-81/I-690 interchange (I-81 Viaduct); and the addition to the NN of the signalized…

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

State Department· Rule· 91 FR 57787

Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Prohibited Exports, Imports, and Sales to or From Certain Countries-Cyprus

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The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to reflect current defense trade policy toward Cyprus.

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

Commerce Department· Rule· 91 FR 57804

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

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This final rule implements regulatory and administrative changes to improve the Greater Atlantic Region's Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs. These updates are intended to simplify regulations and reduce costs for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ), Golden Tilefish IFQ, and Atlantic Surfclam and…

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

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 57950

Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

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In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance on computer matching, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing notice of a modified matching program. Pursuant to the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, SBA is modifying a matching…

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

Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 57959

America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information

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Significant and immediate investment in linear utility infrastructure is essential to meet the surging energy needs of critical manufacturing and emerging technologies that drive America's security, prosperity, and global leadership. Highway and rail transportation assets represent significant linear rights-of-way…

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

Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 57794

Publication of Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations Web General License 35

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and the Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations: GL 35. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.

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

Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 57795

Publication of Iran-Related Web General Licenses CC and DD.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two Iran-related general licenses (GLs): GLs CC and DD, which were previously made available on OFAC's website upon issuance.

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

Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 57791

Publication of Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations Web General License 5

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations: GL 5, which was previously made available on OFAC's website.

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

Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 57793

Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 30B and 51.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GLs 30B and 51, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.

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

Treasury Department· Rule· 91 FR 57791

Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 50A and 51A

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GLs 50A and 51A, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.

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

Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 57832

Allocation and Apportionment of Deductions to Foreign Source Section 951A Category Income and Deduction Eligible Income

This document contains proposed regulations related to the allocation and apportionment of deductions to foreign source section 951A category income for foreign tax credit limitation purposes and for purposes of calculating deduction eligible income. The proposed regulations would affect taxpayers that operate in…

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

Homeland Security Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 57807

Eliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to remove regulations at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) to restore its previous and long- standing policy of not providing aliens in certain nonimmigrant classifications (and their dependents) with an up to 60-day grace period upon cessation of employment prior to the expiration…

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

Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 57968

Information Reporting Regarding Qualified Opportunity Zones and Updated Qualified Opportunity Fund Certification and Decertification Procedures

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This document contains proposed regulations that would implement new statutory requirements for qualified opportunity funds to file information returns with the IRS and furnish statements to investors who dispose of investments in those entities and for qualified opportunity zone businesses to furnish statements to…

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

Agriculture Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 57828

Modernization of Regulations Under 9 CFR Parts 101-118 and 123-124

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proffers this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit the public's input on regulatory considerations related to 9 CFR parts 101-118, 123-124. The regulations are issued primarily pursuant to Section 154 of the Virus- Serum-Toxin Act (VSTA). USDA intends to evaluate each part…

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

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 57950

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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This is correction of the SBA Administrative declaration of a disaster for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated August 19, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

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

Justice Department· Notice· 91 FR 57930

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection eComments Requested; Revision and Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Certification and Release of Records (Form EOIR-59)

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The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) will be submitting the following 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.

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

National Aeronautics and Space Administration· Notice· 91 FR 57933

Name of Information Collection: Proposal Submissions and Awards Management System (ProSAMS) for the NASA Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program Solicitations

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NASA, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.

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

Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 57962

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one or more persons currently included in OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons whose…

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

Housing and Urban Development Department· Notice· 91 FR 57901

Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness

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This notice seeks public comment on activities HUD proposes to incent through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. These activities are proven to be effective at reducing homelessness or preventing homelessness, and HUD invites public comment on these proposed activities before incenting communities to adopt them as…

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

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 57950

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

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This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4930-DR), dated August 3, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.

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

Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 57952

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

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of Colorado (FEMA- 4944-DR), dated September 1, 2026. Incident: Wildfires, Flooding, and Mudslides.

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

General Services Administration· Notice· 91 FR 57891

Submission for OMB Review; System for Award Management Annual Certification of Compliance With Executive Order 14400, Urgent National Action To Save College Sports

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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a new information collection requirement regarding a new collection of annual certification of compliance with the rules of Executive…

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