Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on Dec. 29

The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Technical Gear Workshop.

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. 29

Title
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Habitat Conservation Plans proposed for Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County, Washington, and the Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, Washington
Notice of Petitions by Producing Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Endangered Species; Permits
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Technical Gear Workshop
Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Amendment 12
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Adjustments to the 2000 Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Commercial Quotas
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Dealer Reporting Requirements