Notice published on Dec. 6 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Extension and Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection for Recreation Customer and Use Survey Techniques.

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. 6

Title
Rice Endorsement
Importation of Fruits and Vegetables
Extension and Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection for Recreation Customer and Use Survey Techniques
Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection for State and Private Forestry Accomplishment Reporting
Housing Preservation Grants
Collection Requirements Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: WIC Participant and Program Characteristics Study, 1996
Southwestern Region: Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma; Notice To Extend Public Comment Period to January 12, 1996; Final Environmental Impact Statement for Amendment of Forest Plans in the Southwestern Region