Proposed rule published on May 6 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Importation of Animals and Animal Products; Public Hearings.

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 May 6

Title
Importation of Animals and Animal Products; Public Hearings
Permanent Private Quarantine Facilities for Horses
Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon, and Imported Onions; Modification of Size Requirements
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed collection; Comment RequestFood Stamp Program Application for Stores
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Committee of Nine Meeting Cancellation
Milk in the Southeast Marketing Area; Order Amending the Order
Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon; Assessment Rate
Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Assessment Rate
Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Assessment Rate