Rule published by Commerce Department on Nov. 19

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska.

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 Nov. 19

Title
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery; Framework Adjustment 40-A
Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Opening Meeting
Foreign-Trade Zone 167-Brown County, WI; Application for Expansion
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
Service Annual Survey for 2004
Action Affecting Export Privileges; Gerald Morey
Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
National Fire Codes: Request for Comments on NFPA Technical Committee Reports
National Fire Codes: Request for Proposals for Revision of Codes and Standards
Export Trade Certificate of Review
Silicon Metal From Brazil; Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 NAFTA Panel Reviews; Completion of Panel Review
Incidental Take of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking of Harbor Seals Incidental to Wall Replacement and Bluff Improvement Projects at La Jolla, San Diego County, CA