Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on Jan. 8

The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Fall 2012 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations.

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. 8

Title
Fall 2012 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Hydrographic Surveys
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review
Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 32 Under Alternative Site Framework; Miami, FL
Reorganization/Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 8 Under Alternative Site Framework; Toledo, OH