Rule published by Agriculture Department on Sept. 2

Rule published by Agriculture Department on Sept. 2

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

The rule is focused on Potato Research and Promotion Plan; Suspension of Portions of the Plan; Amendments of the Regulations Regarding Importers' Votes; and Clarification of Reporting 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 Sept. 2

Title
Change in Disease Status of Italy, Except the Island of Sardinia, Because of African Swine Fever
Potato Research and Promotion Plan; Suspension of Portions of the Plan; Amendments of the Regulations Regarding Importers' Votes; and Clarification of Reporting Requirements
Designations for the Minot (ND), Southern Illinois (IL), and Tri- State (OH) Areas
Opportunity to Comment on the Applicants for the Minnesota Area
Opportunity for Designation in the Frankfort (IN) and Indianapolis (IN) Areas
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; Public Meeting
1997 Amendment to Cotton Board Rules and Regulations Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports

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