Rule published by Agriculture Department on June 23

Rule published by Agriculture Department on June 23

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Phytophthora Ramorum; Vacuum Heat Treatment for Bay Leaves.

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 June 23

Title
Citrus Canker; Quarantined Areas
Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Additional Restrictions
Phytophthora Ramorum; Vacuum Heat Treatment for Bay Leaves
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License
Information Collection; Request for Comment; Evaluating Community Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes and Preferences Concerning Fire and Fuels Management in Southwestern Forest, Woodland and Grassland Ecosystems
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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