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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1222

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Defense Department, Office of the Secretary — observed across 2 documents over 93 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Defense Department submitted a new rule to federal officials for review and opened a public comment period where anyone can share feedback. Small business owners who work with the military or are affected by Defense Department operations should submit comments by October 5 if this rule could change their business.

First seen

Jun 3, 2026

Last seen

Sep 4, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Monday, October 5, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jun 3, 2026·91 FR 33162

    Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    comments close Aug 3, 2026#2026-11025

  2. Notice·Sep 4, 2026·91 FR 56871

    Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    comments close Oct 5, 2026#2026-18116