What did Commerce Department publish on March 17?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2012 Economic Census Covering the Mining Sector.

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 March 17

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Proposed 2011 Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery
Availability of Seats for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Endangered Species; Permit No. 13330-01
Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty
Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Mexico: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2012 Economic Census Covering the Mining Sector