Proposed rule published by Commerce Department on Dec. 12

The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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. 12

Title
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Elephant Trunk Area
Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Seabird and Pinniped Research Activities in Central California, 2012-2013
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings and Hearings
Silica Bricks and Shapes From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation
Marine Mammals; File No. 17152
Magnesium Metal From the Russian Federation: Notice of Reinstated Final Results of Administrative Review Pursuant to Court Decision
Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 93 Under Alternative Site Framework, Raleigh/Durham, NC
Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
Foreign-Trade Zone 148-Knoxville, TN, Toho Tenax America, Inc. (Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Authority), Opening of Comment Period on New Evidence
International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean