Agriculture Department publishes rule on Aug. 30

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Oklahoma.

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. 30

Title
Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Oklahoma
Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules; Reopening and Extension of Comment Period
Wildlife Services; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Notice of Federal Invention Available for Licensing and Intent To Grant Exclusive License