Notice published by Agriculture Department on Dec. 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on U.S. Plan of Action for Nutrition; Availability for Comment.

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. 28

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Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment: Correction and Extension of Comment Period
Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment: Correction
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act December 21, 1995. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, D.C. 20503 and to Department Clearance Officer, USDA, OIRM, Ag Box 7630, Washington, D.C. 20250-7630. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720- 6746. Farm Services Agency Title: Loan Deficiency Payments. Summary: The making of loan deficiency payments (LDP) is authorized by the Agriculture Act of 1949, as amended. To be eligible for a LDP, a producer must meet the same eligibility requirements as if they were applying for a regular price support loan and must agree to forgo obtaining a loan or purchase agreement on the production on which a LDP is requested. Producers wishing to obtain a LDP must furnish information about the class and quantity, and the location of the commodity on which the payment is requested. Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the information is to determine eligibility to receive LDP, establish the quantity, quality, and location of the commodity, and to determine payment accounts in accordance with the regulations. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 114,961. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 40,337. Larry Roberson, Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 95-31406 Filed 12-27-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-01-M
Notice of Intent to Grant Exclusive License
Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment: Correction and Reopening of Comment Period
U.S. Plan of Action for Nutrition; Availability for Comment