Commerce Department publishes rule on Jan. 19

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

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in 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 Jan. 19

Title
Endangered and Threatened Species; Recovery Plans
North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
Silicon Metal From Brazil: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Materials Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Emergency Rule