Notice published by Agriculture Department on May 23

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Tropical Soda Apple; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact.

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 May 23

Title
Additional Declaration for Imported Articles of Pelargonium
Movement and Importation of Fruits and Vegetables
Hot Water Dip Treatment for Mangoes
Information Collection; Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
Public Meetings of the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board
Genetically Engineered Forest and Fruit Trees; Public Meeting
Hydrilla; Availability of an Environmental Assessment
Tropical Soda Apple; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Pigeonpea Pod Fly; Availability of an Environmental Assessment
National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions
Interstate Movement of Swine Within a Production System; Inspection of Swine
Importation of Fragrant Pears From China
Gypsy Moth; Regulated Articles
United States Standards for Grades of Pistachio Nuts in the Shell, and United States Standards for Grades of Shelled Pistachio Nuts