Notice published on Sept. 18 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oklahoma.

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. 18

Title
Invitation for Nominations for the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
General Crop Insurance Regulations, Canola and Rapeseed Endorsement; and Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Canola and Rapeseed Crop Insurance Provisions
Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services
Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oklahoma
Municipal Interest Rates for the Fourth Quarter of 1997
Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Delaware