Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on March 15

Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on March 15

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Tobacco Inspection.

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 15

Title
Revision of Plant Variety Protection Office Fees
Tobacco Inspection
1999 Crop and Market Loss Assistance; Correction
Municipal Interest Rates for the Second Quarter of 2000
Extension of Comment Period for the Technical Guidance for Developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs)

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