Notice published on Jan. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Food Distribution Program: Substitution of Donated Beef and Pork With Commercial Beef and Pork.

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. 21

Title
Risk Reduction Strategies for Potential BSE Pathways Involving Downer Cattle and Dead Stock of Cattle and Other Species
Importation of Pork-Filled Pasta
Cold Treatment for Fresh Fruits; Port of Corpus Christi, TX
Movement and Importation of Fruits and Vegetables
Mexican Fruit Fly; Regulated Areas
Food Distribution Program: Substitution of Donated Beef and Pork With Commercial Beef and Pork
Maximum Portion of Guarantee Authority Available for Fiscal Year 2003 From Carryover and Recovered Funds
West Fork Kickapoo River Watershed, Vernon County, Wisconsin