Rule published by Agriculture Department on Dec. 24

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Change in Disease Status of Liechtenstein Because of BSE.

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. 24

Title
Change in Disease Status of Liechtenstein Because of BSE
Amendments to Regulations Under the Federal Seed Act; Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule
Goodenough Vegetation Management Project; Caribou National Forest, Bannock County, ID
Committee of Scientists Meeting
Gardin-Taco Ecosystem Restoration Projects, Colville National Forest, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties, Washington
California Coast Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC)
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information
Environmental Policies and Procedures