Proposed rule published on Dec. 27 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered And Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for North Atlantic Right Whales.

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 Dec. 27

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfers
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Arrowtooth Flounder and Flathead Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer
Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility to Apply for rade Adjustment Assistance
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
Endangered And Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for North Atlantic Right Whales
Endangered And Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for North Pacific Right Whale
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin During an Antidumping Investigation; Final Modification
Regional Fishery Management Council Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Executive Directors Meeting
Restoring America's Travel Brand: A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors; Request for Information
Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2007