HUD Quietly Abandons Fair Housing Rule After Two Years

2026-11765 — Reforms To Remove SBA's 8(a) Program's Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only; Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms

The SBA is changing the rules for its 8(a) program to remove the automatic assumption that individuals from certain groups are socially disadvantaged. This change only affects businesses owned by individuals, not those owned by tribes or other organizations. Comments on this proposal are open until July 13, 2026, and the update aims to make the program fairer and more in line with the law.

2026-11736 — Attainment Date Extension for the South Coast, California 2012 Annual PM2.5 Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area

The EPA is proposing to give the South Coast area in California more time—until the end of 2030—to meet air quality standards for tiny pollution particles called PM2.5. This extension affects residents and businesses in Los Angeles and nearby areas, allowing extra years to clean the air without penalties. The EPA is asking for public comments by July 13, 2026, before making the final decision.

2026-11735 — Attainment Date Extension for the San Joaquin Valley, California 2012 Annual PM2.5 Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area

The EPA is proposing to give the San Joaquin Valley in California an extra five years—until the end of 2030—to meet air quality standards for tiny pollution particles called PM2.5. This extension helps the area keep working on cleaning the air without rushing, affecting local residents and businesses. You can share your thoughts on this plan until July 13, 2026, and no new costs are expected right now.

2026-11593 — Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-1)

The EPA is proposing new rules that require companies to tell them 90 days before using certain chemicals in new ways. This gives the EPA time to check if the new use is safe before it starts. If you make or import these chemicals, you need to watch the July 10, 2026 deadline to share your plans and avoid delays or fines.

2026-11634 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Southern Hognose Snake

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving forward to list the southern hognose snake as a threatened species, giving it special protections. They fixed the date for a public hearing on June 25, 2026, and reopened the comment period until July 8, 2026, so everyone can share their thoughts. This means more chances to help protect this cool snake without any immediate costs.

2026-11530 — Employment and Training Services for Noncustodial Parents in the Child Support Program; Rescission

The government plans to cancel a recent rule that let child support agencies offer job training to noncustodial parents using federal funds. This change affects agencies and parents involved in the child support program and could shift how support services are funded and delivered. Comments on this proposal are open until August 10, 2026, so folks have time to weigh in before it’s final.

Previous: 2025-00972 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beckley, WV

The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Beckley, WV because they’re retiring an old navigation system called the Beckley VOR. This change helps keep flights safe and smooth for pilots using instruments to fly. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by March 3, 2025—no costs or fees involved!

Next: 2025-00996 — Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing; Withdrawal

HUD has decided to stop working on a rule that would have made it easier for people with certain criminal records or past evictions to get HUD-assisted housing. This means no changes will happen right now, and no money or new deadlines are involved. If HUD wants to try again later, they’ll start fresh with a new proposal.