Rule published by Commerce Department on Jan. 5

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska.

The Department includes the Census Bureau, which is used to determine many factors about American life. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department is involved in misguided foreign trade policies and is home to many unneeded programs.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Commerce Department on Jan. 5

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Minimum Clam Size for 1999
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska
Multi-Agency Business Development Infrastructure Mission to China and Hong Kong, and Business Development Mission to Korea
Endangered and Threatened Species; Retention of Species on Candidate Species List Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Inshore Gulf of Maine Area Multispecies Fishing Vessel Declaration
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 9 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) Amendments to Address the Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements and Other Measures
Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Listing of the Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy Population of Harbor Porpoise as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Notice of Public Meetings Regarding the Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Potential Modification of a Habitat Conservation Plan on Lands Administered by Plum Creek Timber Company in the State of Washington
Marine Mammals, File No. 772#69
Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the City of Seattle Habitat Conservation Plan, King County, Washington

Rule published by Commerce Department on Jan. 5

Rule published by Commerce Department on Jan. 5

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