Proposed rule published by Commerce Department on Oct. 5

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

The proposed rule is focused on Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Commercial Shark Management Measures.

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 Oct. 5

Title
Consideration of Marine Reserves and Marine Conservation Areas Within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
Endangered Species; File No. 1540
Publication of North American Datum of 1983 State Plane Coordinates in Feet in Iowa
Publication of North American Datum of 1983 State Plane Coordinates in Feet in Idaho
Nominations to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
Solicitation of Applications for the Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC); (Formerly Minority Business Development Center (MBDC))
Export Trade Certificate of Review
Solicitation of Applications for United States Destination Web Site Research, Development, Implementation and Marketing
Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Seismic Testing and Calibration in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, Fall 2006
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Commercial Shark Management Measures