What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 15?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Jan. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2021.

The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.

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 Agriculture Department on Jan. 15

Title
Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Pacific Northwest Region; Oregon; Land Management Plan Amendment; Forest Management Direction for Large Diameter Trees in Eastern Oregon
The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2021
Notice of Availability of a Draft Federal Select Agent Program Policy Statement for Biosafety for Large Animal Study-Related Activities With Brucella abortus and Brucella suis Using Outdoor Containment Spaces
Inviting Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program; Correction