Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on May 17

The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Processing Fee for Use of Paper Forms for Submission of Applications for Registration and Other Documents.

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 May 17

Title
Processing Fee for Use of Paper Forms for Submission of Applications for Registration and Other Documents
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Executive Committee Meeting
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Five-Year Sunset Review
Silicon Metal from Brazil: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Accordance with Court Decision
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Belgium; Notice of Amended Final Results of Administrative Review in Accordance With Final Court Decision Affirming Redetermination
Marine Mammals; File No. 984-1587