Agriculture Department publishes rule on Feb. 11

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Feb. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on United States Standards for Barley; Correction.

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. 11

Title
Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services
United States Standards for Barley; Correction
Blue Mountains Natural Resources Institute, Board of Directors, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Oregon
Types and Quantities of Agricultural Commodities Available for Donation Overseas Under Section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as Amended, in Fiscal Year 1999