Rule published on Aug. 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Aug. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Almonds Grown in California; Expenses and Assessment Rate.

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. 17

Title
National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board; Meeting Cancellation
Wildcat River Advisory Commission; Meeting
Northwest Baranof Timber Sale(s), Tongass National Forest, Chatham Area, Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, Alaska
Eight Fathom Timber Sale(s), Tongass National Forest, Chatham Area, Sitka, Alaska
Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) SystemsFederal-State Relations Conference
Khapra Beetle; Brassware and Wooden Screens From India
Milk in the Southeast Marketing Area; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreement and Order
Mangoes From Mexico
Onions Grown in South Texas; Expenses
Expenses and Assessment Rate for the 1995-96 Fiscal Year; Winter Pears Grown in Oregon, Washington, and California
Small Business Innovation Research Grants Program; Administrative Provisions
Olives Grown in California and Imported Olives; Establishment of Limited Use Olive Grade and Size Requirements During the 1995-96 Crop Year
Avocados Grown in South Florida; Revision of Grade Requirements for Certain Florida Avocados
Almonds Grown in California; Expenses and Assessment Rate
Regulations and Statements of General Policy Issued Under the Packers and Stockyards Act: Definitions, Industry Rules, Schedules of Rates and Charges, Proceeds of Sales, Accounts and Records, Trade Practices, Stockyard Services, Brand Inspection, and Buyers Expenses