Rule published on Feb. 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Removal of U.S. Grade Standards; Procedures for Development and Maintenance of Voluntary Grade Standards.

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. 13

Title
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Onion Crop Insurance Provisions; and Onion Endorsement
User Fees; Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services; Correction
Removal of U.S. Grade Standards; Procedures for Development and Maintenance of Voluntary Grade Standards
Common Crop Insurance Regulations; ELS Cotton Crop Insurance Provisions
Inviting Preapplications for Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems
Blue Mountains Natural Resources Institute, Board of Directors, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Oregon
Information Collection for Recreation, Scenery and Tourism Management
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License