The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64452

Petition for Exemption of the Terms of the Order Limiting Scheduled Operations at LaGuardia Airport

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting JetBlue Airways Corporation's (JetBlue) and Spirit Airlines, LLC's (Spirit) (together, the carriers) joint petition for an exemption from the prohibition on transferring Operating Authorizations (slots) at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) beyond the duration of the applicable…

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Agriculture Department· Rule· 91 FR 64253

Cut Flowers Regulations; Removal of Chrysanthemum White Rust-Related Provisions

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We are amending the regulations governing the importation of fresh cut flowers to remove requirements for the importation of specific types of cut flowers from the regulations, and to list them in the U.S. Department of Agriculture database called the Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements instead. We are also…

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Homeland Security Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 64566

Optional Practical Training Fees

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This rule proposes new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to combat fraud, strengthen the integrity of the immigration system, and protect U.S. workers. The following fees would apply for each F-1 nonimmigrant student to engage in OPT through a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified institution:…

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Health and Human Services Department· Rule· 91 FR 64302

Removal of Obsolete/Suspended Regulations

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The Indian Health Service (IHS) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or "the Department") is issuing this final rule to remove regulations appearing in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The regulations duplicate other regulations in the CFR, and have never been implemented by the IHS, and were…

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 64357

Procurement List; Proposed Deletions

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The Committee is proposing to delete products 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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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 64403

Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts Covered by Executive Order 13658, Notice of Rate Change in Effect for 2027

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The Wage and Hour Division (WHD or Division) of the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is announcing the applicable minimum wage rate for workers performing work on or in connection with federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (the Executive Order or the…

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Agriculture Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 64306

Almonds Grown in California; Amendment to the Marketing Order

This rulemaking proposes an amendment to Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. The proposed amendment would establish the authority to borrow funds from a commercial lending institution.

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Health and Human Services Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 64480

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA); Virtual Access, Gynecologic Cytology Proficiency Testing (PT), Personnel Qualifications, and Other Changes

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This proposed rule would amend the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations to allow for virtual access under the CLIA certificate of the primary testing laboratory that generated the data, with the exception of the subspecialty of cytology, and the use of digital images for gynecologic…

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Homeland Security Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 64532

Low-Value Shipments

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This document proposes to amend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations to modify filing requirements for informal entries of goods valued at $2,500 or less and to establish a new electronic informal entry type for merchandise entering through the mail environment. This document also proposes other related…

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Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 64477

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request on the Burden Related to Prototype SEP and SIMPLE IRA Plan Approval

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.

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Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 64464

Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Community Reinvestment Act Qualifying Activity Confirmation Request Form

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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…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 64349

Chromium Trioxide From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of chromium trioxide from India during the period of investigation (POI), January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 64335

Chromium Trioxide From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that chromium trioxide from India is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 64351

Chromium Trioxide From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that chromium trioxide from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 64347

Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Germany: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH did not make sales of certain forged steel fluid end blocks (fluid end blocks) from Germany at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 64376

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 (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 64378

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 64377

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 (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 64377

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

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 64375

Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

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Agriculture Department· Notice· 91 FR 64325

Notice of Decision To Deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust and the Importation of Chrysanthemum spp. Cuttings, and In Vitro Plantlets, and Synonymous Taxa From Certain Countries Into the Continental United States

We are advising the public of our decision to deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust and authorize the importation of Chrysanthemum spp. cuttings, in vitro plantlets, and synonymous taxa from certain countries into the continental United States as described in this notice. Based on the findings of the pest risk analyses,…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64462

Notice of Intent To Establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Vehicle Lighting; Request for Comments and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership

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NHTSA announces its intent to form a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Vehicle Lighting. The committee will advise the Secretary on vehicle lighting safety matters through a negotiated rulemaking process. The committee will terminate when its stated objectives have been accomplished (i.e., the committee…

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Treasury Department· Notice· 91 FR 64465

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing…

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 64450

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of West Virginia

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This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-4932-DR), dated August 3, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides.

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 64356

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 64456

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V AK-6447-AX

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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…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64460

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

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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…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64457

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

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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…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64461

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

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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…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64459

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

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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…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 64458

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

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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…

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