Rule published on Jan. 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Inspection of Animals for Export to Mexico or Canada.

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. 24

Title
Common Provisions for the 1995 Wheat, Feed Grains, Cotton, and Rice Programs, and Cost Reduction Options
Milk in the Southern Michigan Marketing Area; Extension of Time for Filing Exceptions on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreement and to Order
Inspection of Animals for Export to Mexico or Canada
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Expenses and Assessment Rate
Importation of Strawberries, Currants, and Palms
Olives Grown in California; Expenses and Assessment Rate for 1995 Fiscal Year
Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Tomato Line
Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products; General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service