What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 30?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Availability for Licensing and Intent to Grant Exclusive License.

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. 30

Title
Handling Payments From the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to Delinquent FSA Farm Credit Program Borrowers
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Availability of Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact
Notice of Availability for Licensing and Intent to Grant Exclusive License
Government Owned Invention Available for Licensing
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting