Proposed rule published on Nov. 4 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs).

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. 4

Title
Sulfanilic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit (1398)
National Defense Stockpile Market Impact Committee Request for Public Comments on the Potential Market Impact of Proposed Stockpile Disposals in FY 2003 and FY 2004
Notice of Petitions by Producing Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs)