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2026-16611, Regulatory Agenda

This Regulatory Agenda (Agenda) is a summary of current and projected rulemakings and completed actions of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This summary information is intended to enable the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, SBA's regulatory activities. Accordingly, SBA invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.

2026-16558, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Arizona

This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the state of Arizona dated August 11, 2026. Incident: Pocket Fire.

2026-16551, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Louisiana

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4927-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.

2026-16554, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Louisiana

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4927-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.

2026-16509, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of West Virginia

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-4932-DR), dated August 3, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides.

2026-16370, Reforms to 13 CFR 124.103 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 U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA" or "Agency") amends its regulations to align the Section 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) BD program) with constitutional requirements and the law. The rule applies only to the 8(a) BD eligibility of small businesses owned and controlled by individuals. It does not in any way amend or affect the eligibility of entity-owned small businesses (i.e., those owned by tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations, or Community Development Corporations). Specifically, the rule amends SBA's regulations to remove the rebuttable presumption that individuals belonging to certain designated groups are socially disadvantaged and sets forth revised standards for individuals establishing social disadvantage.

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The Clean Highly Efficient Decarbonized Engines group just added some big new members like Daimler Truck and Cargill, while one company from China left. This teamwork helps them share ideas on cleaner, smarter engines without worrying about certain legal troubles. If you’re part of this group or interested in green engine tech, keep an eye out for more updates and new members joining soon!

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ODVA, Inc. just updated its team by adding six new members from the U.S., Korea, Japan, and Switzerland, while 14 companies from around the world stepped away. These changes keep ODVA’s special antitrust protections active, meaning companies involved can only be sued for actual damages. This update keeps the group’s research project open for new members and shows ODVA’s ongoing commitment to collaboration.