What did Agriculture Department publish on June 16?

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Inviting Applications for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program.

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 June 16

Title
Removal of Japan From the List of Regions Declared Free of Classical Swine Fever
Identifying Barriers in USDA Programs and Services; Advancing Racial Justice and Equity and Support for Underserved Communities at USDA
Inviting Applications for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program