Rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 20

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

The rule is focused on Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Suspension of Grade Requirements.

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. 20

Title
Increased Assessment Rate for Domestically Produced Peanuts Handled By Persons Not Subject to Peanut Marketing Agreement No. 146 and for Marketing Agreement No. 146; Regulating the Quality of Domestically Produced Peanuts
Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Assessment Rate
Almonds Grown in California; Change in Quality Control Requirements
Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement
General Administrative Regulations; Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, Regulations for Implementation
Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Suspension of Grade Requirements