Proposed rule published on Aug. 2 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Karnal Bunt; Public Forums.

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 Aug. 2

Title
California Spotted OwlSierra NevadaManagement Direction for National Forests in California
Importation of Cut Flowers
Karnal Bunt; Public Forums
Karnal Bunt
National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program for Children: Meat Alternates Used in the Child Nutrition Programs
Change in Disease Status of The Netherlands Because of Hog Cholera and Swine Vesicular Disease
Avocados Grown in South Florida; Assessment Rate
Florida Grapefruit, Florida Oranges and Tangelos, and, Florida Tangerines; Grade Standards