What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 6?

The US Commerce Department published an eight page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing Activities.

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 Feb. 6

Title
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Space Vehicle and Test Flight Activities From Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), CA
Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations
Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing Activities
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Special Iraq Reconstruction License Procedures
Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Application for an Exempted Fishing Permit
Honey From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of New Shipper Antidumping Duty Reviews
One-time Report for Foreign Software or Technology Eligible for De Minimis Exclusion
2005 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request