Rule published by Commerce Department on Aug. 14

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery; Shelikof District of Registration Area K.

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 Aug. 14

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework 9 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan
Endangered Species; Permits
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of New Shipper Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Pure Magnesium From Canada; Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Certain Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand
Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Ferrosilicon From Brazil
Decision and Order
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery; Shelikof District of Registration Area K
Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Adjustment From the Queets River to Leadbetter Point, WA
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow- water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska
Marine Mammals; Public Display Permit (PHF# 852-1356)