Rule published on Dec. 31 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Regulations Governing the Grading and Certification of Livestock, Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products.

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. 31

Title
Tuberculosis in Captive Cervids
Electric Overhead Distribution Lines; Specifications and Drawings for 24.9/14.4 kV Line Construction
Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Regulations Governing the Grading and Certification of Livestock, Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products
Good Creek Environmental Impact Statement; Flathead National Forest, Tally Lake Ranger District, Flathead and Lincoln Counties, State of Montana
Agency Responsibilities, Organization, and Terminology