What did Agriculture Department publish on Feb. 9?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement; Fernow Experimental Forest, Tucker County, WV.

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 Feb. 9

Title
Notice of Program Continuation; Correction
Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement; Fernow Experimental Forest, Tucker County, WV
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increase in Compensation Rate for Handlers' Services Performed Regarding Reserve Raisins
Field Study; Definition
Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2000-2001 Marketing Year
Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Reporting Requirements
Notice of Proposed Changes in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices
John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council, Hells Canyon Subgroup