Commerce Department publishes rule on Oct. 20

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Sablefish and Pacific Ocean Perch in the Eastern Regulatory Area.

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. 20

Title
Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Sablefish and Pacific Ocean Perch in the Eastern Regulatory Area
Announcement of a Meeting To Discuss an Opportunity To Join a Cooperative Research and Development Consortium for an Open Architecture Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Withdrawal of Panel Request
Notice of Scope Rulings
New England Fishery Management Council; Meeting
Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Possible Protocol for Testing for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee; Public Meetings