Rule published on March 8 by Agriculture Department

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

The rule is focused on Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Increased Assessment Rate.

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 March 8

Title
Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 927
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Increased Assessment Rate
Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined Area
Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; Modification of the Qualification Requirements for Approved Manufacturers of Date Products
Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Increased Assessment Rate