Rule published on April 20 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Animal Welfare; Solid Resting Surfaces for Dogs and Cats.

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 April 20

Title
Animal Welfare; Solid Resting Surfaces for Dogs and Cats
Blue Mountains Natural Resources Institute, Board of Directors, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Oregon
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; Public Meeting
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
Request for Proposals: Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program