Proposed rule published on May 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on May 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards).

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 14

Title
Agreements for the Development of Foreign Markets for Agricultural Commodities
Notice of Request For Collection of Public Information With Use of a Survey
Burley Tobacco Advisory Committee; Meeting
Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards)
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment RequestFederal-State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Agreement