Rule published by Agriculture Department on March 13

Rule published by Agriculture Department on March 13

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

The rule is focused on Tomatoes Grown in Florida and Imported Tomatoes; Final Rule to Change Minimum Grade Requirements.

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 13

Title
Milk in the New England and Other Marketing Areas; Extension of Time to File Written Comments on the Proposed Rule
Importation of Fruits and Vegetables; Papayas From Brazil and Costa Rica
Tomatoes Grown in Florida and Imported Tomatoes; Final Rule to Change Minimum Grade Requirements
Proposed Change to Section IV of the Tennessee Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

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