What did Commerce Department publish on Aug. 27?

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2005.

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. 27

Title
International Services Surveys: BE-80, Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Fish Meal
Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2005
Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request