Agriculture Department publishes rule on June 12

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

The rule is focused on Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches.

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 June 12

Title
Agricultural Marketing Service
Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Expenses and Assessment Rate for the 1995-96 Fiscal Year
Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 1995-96 Marketing Year
Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 1994-95 Marketing Year
Tentative Voluntary Poultry Grade Standards
Outfitting and Guiding Permit Administration and Fees
International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standard-Setting Activities
Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches