Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Sept. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Veterinary Services User Fees; Export Certificate Endorsements.

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. 23

Title
Veterinary Services User Fees; Import or Entry Services at Ports
Revised Land and Resource Management Plan; San Juan National Forest, Colorado
United States Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle
Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting
Information Collection; Request for Comments; Advertised Timber for Sale
Veterinary Services User Fees; Export Certificate Endorsements
Notice of Transfer of Jurisdiction