Notice published on Dec. 16 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Northwest Region Federal Fisheries Permits; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request.

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 Dec. 16

Title
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements; Public Workshops
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing Activities
Marine Mammals; File No. 368D
Northwest Region Federal Fisheries Permits; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
University of Vermont, et al.; Notice of Consolidated Decision on Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments