Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 9

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on National Organic Program, Provision of Reasonable Security.

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. 9

Title
National Organic Program, Provision of Reasonable Security
Notice of Proposed Changes to section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana
Notice of Request for Nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality
Willamette Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC); Meeting
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council; Meeting