Proposed rule published on Feb. 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Order Directing That a Referendum be Conducted.

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. 27

Title
South Texas Onions; Increased Expenses and Establishment of Assessment Rate
Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Order Directing That a Referendum be Conducted
Information Briefings: Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems
Receipt of Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Corn
National Advisory Committee for Tobacco Inspection Services; Meeting