Agriculture Department publishes rule on April 12

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

The rule is focused on Olives Grown in California; Expenses and Assessment Rate for 1995 Fiscal Year.

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 12

Title
Imported Product: Withdrawal of Czechoslovakia; Addition of the Czech Republic to the List of Eligible Countries
Olives Grown in California; Expenses and Assessment Rate for 1995 Fiscal Year
Fee Increase for Inspection Services
Submission of Information Collection to OMB (Under Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR Part 1320)
Agricultural Policy Advisory Committees for Trade, et al.