Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on July 28

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Reinstatement of the Continuing 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 28

Title
Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Increased Assessment Rate
Hops Produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California; Hearing on Proposed Marketing Agreement and Order No. 991
Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; Decreased Assessment Rate
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Reinstatement of the Continuing Assessment Rate
Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack Requirements
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Food Stamp Program Identification Cards