Proposed rule published on Dec. 17 by Commerce Department

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

The proposed rule is focused on Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Amendments 61/61/13/8 to Implement Major Provisions of the American Fisheries Act.

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 Dec. 17

Title
Stainless Steel Plate in Coils From Belgium: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the Republic of Korea; Final Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China; Notice of Final Results of New Shipper Review and Final Rescission of Review
North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North Pacific Halibut and Sablefish IFQ Cost Recovery Program
National Medal of Technology Program Nomination Applications
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Amendments 61/61/13/8 to Implement Major Provisions of the American Fisheries Act