Rule published on Aug. 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Plant Protection Act; Delegation of Authority.

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. 14

Title
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments and Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
Kiwifruit Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate
Plant Protection Act; Delegation of Authority
Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Control Activities
Availability of Materials on In-Distribution Activities and Initiatives
United States Standards for Grades of Swiss Cheese, Emmentaler Cheese; Correction