Rule published on July 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fees for Beltsville Commodity Testing Laboratory Services.

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 July 13

Title
Ski Area Permit Fee System
Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Corn
Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Cotton
Tobacco Inspection; Standards
Fees for Beltsville Commodity Testing Laboratory Services
United States Standards for Beans