Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Feb. 8

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923; Correction.

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. 8

Title
Opportunity To Comment on the Applicant for the Southwest Arizona Area
Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Public Meeting Cancellation Notice
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923; Correction
Phytophthora Ramorum; Vacuum Heat Treatment for Bay Leaves
Spring Viremia of Carp; Payment of Indemnity
Addition of Slovakia to the List of Countries Eligible To Export Meat Products to the United States
Direct Single Family Housing Loans and Grants
Opportunity To Comment on the Applicants for the South Texas Area