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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Disaster Declaration #21751 and #21752

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

Small Business Administration — observed across 3 documents over 62 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The President has expanded the disaster declaration for West Virginia, meaning more businesses are now eligible for SBA disaster assistance and emergency loans. Small business owners in affected areas should contact the SBA right away to find out if they now qualify for low-interest loans, emergency grants, or other recovery support.

First seen

Aug 7, 2026

Last seen

Oct 8, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Aug 7, 2026·91 FR 51212

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

    #2026-16151

  2. Notice·Aug 13, 2026·91 FR 52395

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

    #2026-16509

  3. Notice·Oct 8, 2026·91 FR 64450

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

    #2026-20667