What did Commerce Department publish on Jan. 19?

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered Fish or Wildlife; Special Prohibitions; Approaching Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Waters.

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. 19

Title
Endangered and Threatened Species; Status of Snake River Spring/ Summer Chinook Salmon and Snake River Fall Chinook Salmon
Endangered Fish or Wildlife; Special Prohibitions; Approaching Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Waters