Notice published on Dec. 27 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on 60-Day Finding for a Petition To Conduct a Status Review of the Eastern North Pacific Population of Gray Whale Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

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
Export Control Modernization: Strategic Trade Authorization License Exception
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Final 2011-2013 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog
Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, Information, and Related Products and Services
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
2011 Annual Determination for Sea Turtle Observer Requirement
National Climate Assessment Development and Advisory Committee; Establishment and Meeting
Nomination of Existing Marine Protected Areas to the National System of Marine Protected Areas
Availability of Recreational Diving, Oil and Gas Operations and Commercial Fishing Seats for the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Council Coordination Committee Meeting
60-Day Finding for a Petition To Conduct a Status Review of the Eastern North Pacific Population of Gray Whale Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Mexico; Preliminary Results of the Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review of Antidumping Duty Order
Availability of Seats for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Laminated Woven Sacks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Second Administrative Review
Stainless Steel Plate in Coils From Belgium: Preliminary Results of Full Sunset Review
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Italy: Preliminary Results of the Full Second Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
Floor-Standing Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Administrative Review
Certain Pasta From Italy: Notice of Final Results of the Thirteenth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Floor-Standing Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Administrative Review