Rule published on Oct. 4 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Bluefin Tuna Quota Reallocation.

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. 4

Title
Endangered and Threatened Species; West Coast Pink Salmon Petition Determination
Atlantic Swordfish Fishery; Correction
Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Bluefin Tuna Quota Reallocation
Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area
Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pollock in the Western Regulatory Area
Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Sablefish in the Central Gulf of Alaska
New England Fishery Management Council; Meeting
Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Change in Listing Status of Steller Sea Lions Under the Endangered Species Act