Rule published by Commerce Department on Aug. 1

The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Policies and Procedures Concerning Use of the NOAA Space-Based Data Collection Systems.

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 Aug. 1

Title
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures
Changes in the Insular Possessions Watch, Watch Movement and Jewelry Program
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
Policies and Procedures Concerning Use of the NOAA Space-Based Data Collection Systems
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Vessel Monitoring Systems
Availability of the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Habitat Conservation Plan for its Mad River Operations, Implementation Agreement, and Draft Environmental Assessment, Humboldt County, California
Endangered Species; Permit No. 1144
Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS); Pilot Program for Testing of VMS Unit for Certification in Northeast Fisheries
Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review