Rule published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 8

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Administration; Cooperative Funding.

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. 8

Title
Administration; Cooperative Funding
United States Standards for Grades of Canned Whole Kernel (Whole Grain) Corn
Notice of Intent To Prepare Environmental Impact Statement, South Fourth of July Timber Sale
Sweet Cherries Grown In Designated Counties in Washington; Hearing on Proposed Amendment of Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923
Klamath Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC)
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
Types and Quantities of Agricultural Commodities Availabile for Donation Overseas Under Section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as Amended, for the Period October 1, 1999 Through December 31, 2000