What did Agriculture Department publish on Feb. 3?

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Rural Business Opportunity Grants.

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 Feb. 3

Title
Rural Business Opportunity Grants
Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon, and Imported Onions; Possible Increase in Grade Requirements for White Onions
Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval to Conduct an Information Collection
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Determining Eligibility for Free School Meals and Milk of Children From Households Certified for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Western Washington Cascades Province Interagency Executive Committee (PIEC) Advisory Committee