Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 4

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Pistachios Grown in California; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions to Proposed Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983.

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 Aug. 4

Title
Public Meetings; Listing of Biological Agents and Toxins
FSIS Safety and Security Guidelines for the Transportation and Distribution of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products; Notice of Availability
Exotic Newcastle Disease; Removal of Areas From Quarantine
Pistachios Grown in California; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions to Proposed Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983