A rulemaking that would have an effect on Canada or Mexico or their business entities, citizens, etc. The rulemaking is included in this category even if it would also have a "foreign" effect.
A rulemaking that is not economically significant but is considered to be significant by the agency for other reasons (e.g., there is substantial public interest in the matter).
This category includes rules that the agency anticipates will be reviewed under E.O. 12866 or rules that are a priority of the agency head.
A rulemaking that meets the criteria in the Regulatory Flexibility Act for the preparation of a regulatory flexibility analysis because of its impact on small entities.
A rulemaking that would have an effect on small businesses, governmental jurisdictions, or organizations.
A regulatory flexibility analysis is not required for theses rulemakings, but the agency may still consider the effects in its analysis of the rulemaking.