Rule published by Agriculture Department on Feb. 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Specifically Approved States Authorized to Receive Mares and Stallions Imported from Regions. Where CEM Exists: Delay of Effective Date.

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. 5

Title
Availability of Proposed Changes to Conservation Practice Standards, Field Office Technical Guide, North Carolina
Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation: Delay of Effective Date
Food Stamp Program: Personal Responsibility of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996: Delay of Effective Date
Specifically Approved States Authorized to Receive Mares and Stallions Imported from Regions. Where CEM Exists: Delay of Effective Date
Loans to Indian Tribes and Tribal Corporations: Delay of Effective Date
Food Stamp Program: Revisions to the Retail Food Store Definition and Program Authorization Guidance: Delay of Effective Date
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); Food Delivery Systems: Delay of Effective Date