Rule published on May 30 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Papayas Grown in Hawaii; Suspension of Grade, Inspection, and Related Reporting Requirements.

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 30

Title
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Revision of User Fees for 2001 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers
Papayas Grown in Hawaii; Suspension of Grade, Inspection, and Related Reporting Requirements
Food Distribution Program: Substitution of Donated Beef and Pork With Commercial Beef and Pork
Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee; Meeting