Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on March 5

The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Changes to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Technical Corrections and Minor Substantive Changes.

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 March 5

Title
Office of Insular Affairs; Allocation of Duty Exemptions for Calendar Year 2009 for Watch Producers Located in the United States Virgin Islands
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of New Shipper Review
Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Taiwan: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Changes to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Technical Corrections and Minor Substantive Changes
Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination