Rule published by Agriculture Department on May 12

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program; Confirmation of Effective Date, Corrections, and Correcting Amendments.

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 12

Title
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increase in Assessment Rate
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program; Confirmation of Effective Date, Corrections, and Correcting Amendments
Notice of Request for Approval of New Information With Use of a Survey
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement Fees
Tobacco Inspection
General Administrative Regulations; Premium Reductions; Payment of Rebates, Dividends, and Patronage Refunds; and Payments to Insured- Owned and Record-Controlling Entities