What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 3?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Clarification of Inspection Requirements.

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 Jan. 3

Title
Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals
Animal Welfare; Confiscation of Animals
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension of Provisions under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart Cherries
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Decreased Assessment Rates
Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Clarification of Inspection Requirements
United States Standards for Grades of Nonfat Dry Milk (Spray Process); United States Standards for Instant Nonfat Dry Milk; United States Standards for Grades of Dry Buttermilk and Dry Buttermilk Product
Beef Promotion and Research: Certification and Nomination for the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection