Notice published by Commerce Department on Jan. 3

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review.

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 Jan. 3

Title
Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Marine Corps Training Exercises at Air Station Cherry Point
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Oregon State University, et al.; Notice of Consolidated Decision on Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Electron Microscope
Correction to Initiation of 2010-2011 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From Taiwan
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review
Honey From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Rescission of the Administrative Review
Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review
Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review
Western Pacific Fisheries; 2012 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Framework Adjustment 23