What did Agriculture Department publish on Sept. 26?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Black Stem Rust; Addition of Rust-Resistant Varieties.

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. 26

Title
Black Stem Rust; Addition of Rust-Resistant Varieties
Termination of Designation of the State of West Virginia With Respect to the Inspection of Poultry Products
Comparison of Methods for Achieving the Zero Tolerance Standard for Fecal, Ingesta, and Milk Contamination of Beef Carcasses: Notice of Conference