Commerce Department publishes rule on March 14

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan.

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 14

Title
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan
Endangered Species; File No. 1486
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 NAFTA Panel Reviews; Notice of Completion of Panel Review
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meetings; Republication
North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 NAFTA Panel Reviews; Request for Panel Review