Agriculture Department publishes rule on July 26

Agriculture Department publishes rule on July 26

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Pistachios Grown in California; Delay of the Effective Date for Aflatoxin, Size and Quality 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 July 26

Title
Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches
Pistachios Grown in California; Delay of the Effective Date for Aflatoxin, Size and Quality Requirements
Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee
Colville Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
Process for Foreign Animal Disease Status Evaluations; Availability of Informational Document
Availability of Environmental Assessment for Field Test of Genetically Engineered Organisms
Availability of Environmental Assessment for Field Test of Genetically Engineered Organisms
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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