Commerce Department publishes notice on March 19

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

The notice is focused on National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application.

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 19

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Proposed 2009 Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery
Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan
Public Advisory Committees
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application
Steel Wire Garment Hangers from the People's Republic of China: Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review, and Intent to Revoke Order in Part
National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council); April 2-9, 2009 Council Meeting
Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings