Rule published on Oct. 28 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Golden Crab Fishery of the South Atlantic Region; Gear and Vessel Management Measures.

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 Oct. 28

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for New York
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Golden Crab Fishery of the South Atlantic Region; Gear and Vessel Management Measures
Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries; Notice That Vendor Will Provide 1999 Cage Tags
Endangered Species; Permits
Financial Assistance for Research and Development Projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Off the U.S. South Atlantic Coastal States; Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)
Revised NOAA Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings, Assessment of Antidumping Duties: Notice of Extension of Due Date for the Submission of Comments
Membership of the Departmental Performance Review Board
Endangered Species; Permits