Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Sept. 8

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreements and Orders.

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 Sept. 8

Title
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreements and Orders
Hops Produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California; Notice of Rescheduling of Hearing on Proposed Marketing Agreement and Order No. 991 and Additional Proposal
Revision of Fees for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Terminal Market Inspection Services
Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Frank Church-River Of No Return Wilderness Noxious Weed Treatments Environmental Impact Statement