Rule published by Commerce Department on March 11

The US Commerce Department published a six page rule on March 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Taking of Threatened or Endangered Species Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations.

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 March 11

Title
Taking of Threatened or Endangered Species Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Offshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904; NAFTA Panel Reviews; Completion of Panel Review
Gray Portland Cement and Clinker From Mexico; Notice of NAFTA Binational Panel's Final Decision and Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From Romania