Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on April 15

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

The proposed rule is focused on Soybean Promotion and Research: Adjusting Representation on the United Soybean Board.

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 April 15

Title
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Gypsy Moth Host Materials From Canada
Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Modification of Handling Requirements; Withdrawal
Soybean Promotion and Research: Adjusting Representation on the United Soybean Board