What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 23?

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Millet Crop Insurance Provisions.

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. 23

Title
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Millet Crop Insurance Provisions
Broadband Pilot Loan Program
Southwest Oregon Province Interagency Executive Committee Advisory Committee
Snohomish County Resource Advisory Committee
Madera County Resource Advisory Committee
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Notice of Agreement Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)