What did Agriculture Department publish on July 19?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated Counties in Washington and in Umatilla County, OR; Increased Assessment Rate.

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 July 19

Title
Asian Longhorned Beetle; Quarantined Areas
Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated Counties in Washington and in Umatilla County, OR; Increased Assessment Rate
Food Distribution Program: Substitution of Donated Beef and Pork With Commercial Beef and Pork
Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2004 Through June 30, 2005
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection