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12 regulationsUpdating and Streamlining the Department of Commerce's Privacy Act Regulations
The Department of Commerce is updating its rules about how it handles personal information that people share with the agency. These changes are meant to make the process simpler and clearer for both the government and citizens who want to know what data the agency has collected about them.
Removing an Obsolete, One-Time Reporting Requirement from the Regulations Governing the Use of Supplies in Emergency Relief Work
The Department of Commerce is removing an outdated reporting requirement that organizations had to follow when using supplies for emergency relief work. This change simplifies the rules so that relief organizations can focus their efforts on helping people during disasters rather than filing unnecessary paperwork.
Updating and Streamlining the Regulations Governing the Handling and Settlement of Claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act
This regulation updates how the federal government handles claims when it injures someone or damages their property. The changes are meant to make the process faster and simpler for people trying to get compensation from the government.
Removing Obsolete Regulations Related to the Voluntary Consumer Product Information Labeling Program
The Department of Commerce is removing outdated rules from a program that was supposed to help consumers understand product information through voluntary labeling. This cleanup removes regulations that are no longer being used, simplifying government rules without affecting current consumer protections.
Removing Outdated and Overly-Prescriptive Regulations Governing the Use of Penalty Mail in the Location and Recovery of Missing Children
This regulation updates federal rules to make it easier for law enforcement and child safety organizations to use mail services when searching for missing children. By removing outdated requirements that were too strict, the government is streamlining the process so that alerts and information can reach the public faster when a child goes missing.
Removing Unnecessary Department-Specific Regulations Related to Employee Responsibilities and Conduct
The Department of Commerce is removing outdated rules that told its employees how to behave and what their job responsibilities were. This cleanup removes unnecessary red tape and brings employee policies in line with current federal standards.
Removing Obsolete Regulations Establishing Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation
The federal government is removing outdated rules that set up a voluntary program for labeling household appliances and equipment to help consumers save energy. This cleanup removes regulations that are no longer used or needed, simplifying the rules that companies and regulators have to follow.
Removing Unnecessary Regulations Regarding the Seal of the Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is removing outdated rules about how the department's official seal can be used and displayed. This cleanup of unnecessary regulations makes it easier for the department to manage its seal without following overly strict procedures that are no longer needed.
Removing Redundant, Obsolete, and Inefficient Provisions from the Regulations Governing Restrictions on Lobbying
The Department of Commerce is proposing to clean up and simplify the federal rules that limit lobbying activities by removing outdated, repetitive, and ineffective requirements. This change aims to make lobbying regulations easier to understand and follow while still maintaining safeguards against excessive influence on government decisions.
Survey of International Trade in Services Between U.S. and Foreign Persons and Surveys of Direct Investment
The Department of Commerce is requiring U.S. companies and foreign businesses to provide detailed information about their international trade in services and investments. This helps the government understand how money, jobs, and services move between the U.S. and other countries, which informs decisions about trade policy and economic planning.
Removal of Form CD 570 from the Commerce Acquisition Regulation
The Department of Commerce is removing Form CD 570 from its purchasing rules. This form was used during the government contracting process, and eliminating it simplifies how the Commerce Department buys goods and services from private companies.
Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain; Correction
This regulation strengthens rules about where the U.S. government buys computer equipment, software, and technology services to protect against security threats. The Department of Commerce is making corrections to earlier rules designed to keep dangerous or unreliable technology out of government systems that handle sensitive information.