Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Nov. 3

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Proposed Olive Oil Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Reopening of Comment Period.

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 Nov. 3

Title
Papayas Grown in Hawaii; Increased Assessment Rate
Aeration of Imported Logs, Lumber, and Other Unmanufactured Wood Articles That Have Been Fumigated
Food Stamp Program: Retailer Application Processing
Proposed Olive Oil Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Reopening of Comment Period
Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice
Gunflint Corridor Fuels Reduction Environmental Impact Statement
John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council, Hells Canyon Subgroup
Government Owned Inventions Available for Licensing
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Office of the Chief Economist; Intent To Establish an Advisory Committee on Small Farms