Commerce Department publishes rule on May 25

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish; Amendment 5.

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 May 25

Title
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish; Amendment 5
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Seabird and Pinniped Research Activities in Central California, 2011-2012
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; File Nos. 14245, 1596-03, and 14726-01
Marine Mammals; File No. 15324
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Marine Mammals; File No. 16087
National Standard 10 Guidelines; Public Meetings
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting