What did Commerce Department publish on Sept. 21?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on American Fisheries Act Vessel Monitoring System.

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 Sept. 21

Title
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic, Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Public Hearings
Direct Investment Surveys: BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
Direct Investment Surveys: BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter With Foreign Affiliate
International Services Surveys: BE-82, Annual Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons
International Services Surveys: BE-93 Annual Survey of Royalties, License Fees, and Other Receipts and Payments for Intangible Rights Between U.S. and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons
Science Advisory Board; Open Meeting
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Availability of Seats for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Availability of Seats for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Conservation Plan for Incidental Take
North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904; NAFTA Panel Reviews; Request for Panel Review
Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 68, El Paso, TX
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
American Fisheries Act Vessel Monitoring System
Grant of Authority for Subzone Status Xerox Corporation (Toner and Toner Products); Oklahoma City, OK
Census Advisory Committee of Professional Associations
Construction Project Reporting Surveys (CPRS); Proposed Collection; Comment Request