Proposed rule published on March 11 by Agriculture Department

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

The proposed rule is focused on FSIS Agenda for Change: Regulatory Review; Reopening of Comment Period.

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 March 11

Title
Removal of U.S. Grade Standards and Other Selected Regulations
Deposting of Stockyards
Beaverhead Forest Plan Amendment; Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests; Beaverhead, Madison, Gallatin, Silver Bow, and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana
Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other Processed Food Products Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification
FSIS Agenda for Change: Regulatory Review; Reopening of Comment Period