Proposed rule published on Dec. 16 by Commerce Department

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

The proposed rule is focused on Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Modified Hired Skipper Requirements for the Individual Fishing Quota Program.

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
Export Trade Certificate of Review
Marine Mammals; File No. 594-1467
Georgia Institute of Technology; Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument
Roller Chain, Other Than Bicycle, From Japan: Amended Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review
Foreign-Trade Zone 138Columbus, Ohio, Area; Application for Expansion
Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
President's Export Council, Subcommittee on Export Administration; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Foreign-Trade Zone 35Philadelphia, PA; Application for Subzone Status, Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (Shipbuilding)
Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Modified Hired Skipper Requirements for the Individual Fishing Quota Program
University of California, Davis; Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument
Export Trade Certificate of Review