Rule published on May 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Use of Liquid Nitrogen for Contact Freezing of Meat and Meat Products.

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 22

Title
Use of Liquid Nitrogen for Contact Freezing of Meat and Meat Products
Limited Ports; Dayton, OH
Interstate Movement of Livestock; Approved Livestock Facilities, Hog Cholera Provisions, and Livestock Identification
Change in Disease Status of Costa Rica Because of Exotic Newcastle Disease
Exemptions of RUS Operational Controls under Section 306E of the Rural Electrification Act; Timing of Notification to Borrowers
Pilgrim Project, Tahoe National Forest Sierra County, CA
Hawaii Animal Import Center; Notice of Closure
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Karnal Bunt Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Regulatory Impact Analysis
Environmental Quality Incentives Program