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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Disaster Declaration #21793 and #21794

Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Small Business Administration — observed across 2 documents over 17 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The SBA officially declares Pennsylvania a disaster area, which means small businesses there can apply for emergency loans and federal help right away. If your Pennsylvania business was affected by the disaster, check if you qualify and apply for assistance through the SBA as soon as possible.

First seen

Aug 25, 2026

Last seen

Sep 11, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Aug 25, 2026·91 FR 54902

    Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    #2026-17271

  2. Notice·Sep 11, 2026·91 FR 57950

    Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    #2026-18596