Rule published on Dec. 29 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Food Distribution Programs: Definition of ``Indian Tribal Household''.

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 Dec. 29

Title
Change in Disease Status of Portugal Because of African Swine Fever
Food Distribution Programs: Implementation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform)
Food Distribution Programs: Definition of ``Indian Tribal Household''
Dried Prunes Produced in California; Changes in Producer District Boundaries
Summer Food Service Program: Program Meal Service During the School Year, Paperwork Reduction, and Targeted State Monitoring
Land Uses; Special Uses; Recovery of Costs for Processing Special Use Applications and Monitoring Compliance With Special Use Authorizations; Extension of Comment Period
Deposting of Stockyards
Louisiana Forestry Productivity Program; Determination of Primary Purpose of Certain Payments for Federal Tax Purposes
Deposting of Stockyards