Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on March 15

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

The proposed rule is focused on Dried Prunes Produced in California; Undersized Regulation for the 2002-03 Crop Year.

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
Avocados Grown in South Florida; Increased Assessment Rate
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Increased Assessment Rates
Dried Prunes Produced in California; Undersized Regulation for the 2002-03 Crop Year
Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fruits and Vegetables
Commuted Traveltime Periods: Overtime Services Relating to Imports and Exports
Origin Health Certificates for Livestock Exported From the United States
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Reduction in Production Cap for 2002 Diversion Program
Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Inspection and Treatment for Screwworm
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2001-2002 Crop Year for Tart Cherries
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Tobacco Marketing Quota Referenda Results: Burley and Flue-Cured Tobaccos, 2001
Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting
Plumas County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC); Meetings
Notice of Appointment of Members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request