What did Agriculture Department publish on Dec. 30?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Milk in the New England and Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending the Orders; Correction.

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. 30

Title
Milk in the New England and Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending the Orders; Correction
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Disqualification Penalties for Intentional Program Violations
Steamboat Resource Area, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Shoshone County, Idaho
Oregon Coast Provincial Advisory Committee Meeting
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2000; Request for Proposals and Request for Input; Correction Notice
Departee Creek Watershed, Independence and Jackson Counties, Arkansas