Rule published by Commerce Department on Nov. 17

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Changes to Patent Practice and Procedure; Correction.

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 Nov. 17

Title
Changes to Patent Practice and Procedure; Correction
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Endangered Species; Permits
Transition Orders; Schedule and Grouping of Five-Year Reviews; Comment Request
Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review
Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Solid Urea From the Former German Democratic Republic
Melamine From Japan; Notice of Termination of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Wassenaar Arrangement
Action Affecting Export Privileges; William F. McNeil