The Commerce Department will no longer track how it issues guidance

The Commerce Department has removed its own rules for how it creates and withdraws guidance documents. This means the department no longer has to follow a public process or explain its reasoning when it changes how it advises the public.

Government agencies often issue 'guidance documents' to tell the public how they interpret laws. These documents are not formal rules, but they shape how businesses and individuals operate. By removing its own procedures, the Commerce Department can now change its guidance without public input or explanation. This makes it harder for the public to understand why the department is making certain decisions.