🛡️Request for Comments on E.O. 14265 Impacting Defense Acquisitions
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order (E.O.) to accelerate defense procurement and revitalize the defense industrial base by reforming defense acquisition processes and modernizing the composition of the defense acquisition workforce. Small businesses play a crucial role in safeguarding national security by delivering innovative technologies, unique capabilities, and critical support to our military forces. In recognition of these significant contributions, the Department seeks public comment on this E.O. This input will be used to support implementation of this presidential action.
Learn More💸Major Disaster Declaration for Texas and Financial Assistance Options
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-4879-DR), dated July 6, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding.
Learn More📄FCC Notice on Information Collection Review and Comment Request
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. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Learn More🚂Notice for Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council Vacancies
The Board hereby gives notice of vacancies on RSTAC for a small railroad representative and a small shipper representative. The Board seeks nominations for candidates to fill these vacancies.
Learn More💰Proposed Regulatory Amendments for Small Business Investment Companies
The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA" or "Agency") is proposing to modify or remove from the Code of Federal Regulations ("CFR") regulations that are obsolete, inefficient, or otherwise unnecessarily impede the licensing of small business investment companies ("SBICs"). Many of the regulations SBA is proposing to remove apply to the repealed Section 301(d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, and certain other types of SBICs that SBA no longer licenses, such as Participating Securities SBICs and Early Stage SBICs. The removal of these regulations will assist the public by simplifying SBA's regulations in the CFR. In addition, SBA is proposing to amend its regulations applicable to subsequent fund applicants in order to streamline the licensing process for such applicants. SBA also seeks to remove certain barriers to investments in critical mineral extraction and processing and designated critical technologies. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a summary of this rule may be found https://www.regulations.gov.
Learn More📈SBA Announces Public Comments for STEP Program Data Collection
The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.
Learn More📄FCC Notice on Information Collection and Small Business Compliance
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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might "further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees."
Learn More🌍Withdrawal of NOI Impacts Jackson Township 900 Project Regulations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District (Corps) is issuing this notice to advise Federal, State and local governmental agencies and the public that the Corps is withdrawing the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Jackson Township 900 Project in Sacramento County, California, which was published in the Federal Register on October 14, 2011.
Learn More📊NSF Seeks Comments on SBIR/STTR Pre-Award Information Collection
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
Learn More🌩️Kentucky Disaster Declaration Amendment
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kentucky (FEMA-4864-DR), dated April 24, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides.
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