Commerce Department publishes rule on Dec. 9

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2007-2009 Specifications.

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. 9

Title
Availability of Seats for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Taiwan: Final Results and Rescission in Part of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Availability of Seats for the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews: Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from Japan
Public Telecommunications Facilities Program: Closing Date
Endangered Species; File No. 1547
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2007-2009 Specifications
Endangered and Threatened Species; Critical Habitat for the Endangered Distinct Population Segment of Smalltooth Sawfish